This is always a really friendly event where a lot of young professionals make new friends!

We've got a beautiful spot overlooking the Harbour Bridge and Opera House for a picnic & drinks and possibly watch an amazing sunset.

★ WE'VE GOT TURKEY ★
As in fully stuffed, slow-roasted birds of beauty that we'll be carving on the day.

So instead of everyone bringing a random picnic item, let's coordinate... if you have a traditional THANKSGIVING DISH TO SHARE then bring it and post on the wall. If you don't then feel free to bring nothing and just make a completely voluntary donation of $5 or $10 to the "turkey fund".

Turkeys will be professionally cooked and delivered hot to picnic around 2:30pm. Please RSVP so we know how many birds to order

★ BYO DRINKS ★ for yourself. Also be sure to bring a blanket to sit/put food on and Sunblock. There's bathrooms, etc at the Opera House.

★ GETTING THERE ★ approx location is the "Tarpeian Precinct Lawn - Royal Botanic Gardens". But it's not officially inside the gardens, it's between the fence of the Botanic Gardens and Macquarie St. Approach from Macquarie St. Here's the appoximate link on Google maps.. .https://goo.gl/maps/ YMtCvgPwdV22

This event is free and open to everyone, not just Americans.

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL"HOUSE PARTY"

Once again this is set to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. We're taking over a huge venue near Circular Quay as well as a private laneway to create a CRAZY house-like party! This has been voted one of the best parties in the world by a number of major alcohol brands and you need to see it to believe it...legit

This is a whole new level of party!!!! Here are SOME of the details with more coming soon...

Once again, this will be the biggest Halloween Party in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the biggest in the world!

We've got a huge mutli-level venue including a private laneway party with DJ's in 4 separate areas, 2 live bands, lots of fun & games including our famous "international crawl" with free drink sampling, over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways and lots more. Voted one of the best parties in the world by multiple alcohol brands...seriously.

We put a lot of love into our parties and so should you! It’s Halloween so the more you dress up the more fun you’ll have. Adults Only. Doors open at 7pm, $20 entry on the door.

This is where Canadian folk give thanks for their many blessings like 7 months of snow & Rob Ford. It's also a great way to meet some new people before our huge Halloween party at the end of October.

Bring your own drinks and a picnic item to share. Everyone welcome so feel free to bring non-Canadians. If you've got a great dish then go for it but don't stress about bringing anything gourmet... a bag of chips also counts!!

Rushcutters Bay Park has free parking, a kiosk w washrooms and is about a 10 minute walk from both Kings Cross Station and Edgecliff Station. Very pet friendly. We'll try to find somewhere with shade that's not too far from the kiosk.

Back by very popular demand, one of our best events for making new friends!

Join 300+ of our friends of friends from Sydney Americans, Network Canada, Sydney Canadians and the Hyde-Park-Crosstraining-Bootcamp Group for drinks after work while watching the first game of the NFL season. It doesn't matter whether you like football, as long as you like Friday drinks and meeting friends of friends. It's one of our best social events of the year.

Be sure to wear a shirt/hat of your favourite football team (NFL, CFL or college) so that others know where you're from (which makes it super easy to meet new people). See one of the volunteers when you arrive to grab a name tag and get introduced around.

The game - between the Super Bowl champions and their rivals - is a recorded time delay from earlier that morning so be sure to avoid seeing the score or telling anyone if you've heard what happens.

Win a trip for 2 to any major city in Canada...thanks Air Canada!!The amazing people at Air Canada have donated the ultimate grand prize for our charity raffle. Winners can choose to fly anywhere in Canada that Air Canada flies to where there is a direct flight from Vancouver!! That means pretty much every major city and lots of other places. Subject to the usual blackout periods and paying taxes.

3pm - Kitchen opens with REAL POUTINE and for the first time ever... proper WINGS!!!!! PEROGIES, FATBOY BURGERS, CHILLI DOGS, BROOKLYN BOY CINNAMON BUNS and other Canadian favourites
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Kids also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be some kids meals and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 7pm…

5:00pm - 8:30pm: Trivia Comp & Game Shows - A few rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with over $2,000 of prizes, giveaways and other fun challenges for everyone!

7:30pm - 10:30pm: lots of giveaways, some surprises, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

8pm til late, late, late: main stage will have all things Canadian to start with and transition into hip hop, house and very dancy favourites. The amazing Soul of Sydney DJ’s are taking over the “Chapel” spinning Soulful House, Funk, Old-School Party Jams, R&B... and maybe even some beer pong

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws including a RETURN TRIP FOR 2 TO ANY MAJOR CANADIAN CITY THANKS TO AIR CANADA. As usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the raffle table located on the main level.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Email if interested. FYI, volunteer spots are now full!

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

★ TABLE BOOKINGS
There's some limited table bookings available for 4:30pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm seatings. Note that some tables will need to be moved later in the evening to make room for dancing! Request a table online: http://greenwoodhotel.com/ book-a-table/

We're also keeping lots of tables open for walk-ins and there's plenty of space for eating, drinking, dancing, fun, games and some surprises of course!

★ FREE PARKING
First of all, you should've drive cause (a) we're gonna party hard and (b) this place is right above the Nth Sydney Train Station!! But if you do, parking is maximum $10 all day (you can leave any time up to 4am) but it's also free any time after 4pm with validation from the Greenwood!!!

★ STREET HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 2PM-6PM
It's free to play & the amazing people at Skaters Network are supplying all sticks, nets, balls, etc. We'll also have $500+ of prizes for the tourny (and some fun games). Here's some basics:- register as an individual or register a team by email to info@networkcanada.com.au by June 20th
- we'll also accept some walk-ins on the day (details TBA)
- teams can be up to 8 people and must have at least 2 people of each gender (at least 1 person of each gender must be playing at any point in time). Some games will be 5 on 5, some will be 4 on 4
- you can bring your own stick, etc but we'll also have free stuff available to use
- all players must sign the standard waiver on the day (we'll get the waiver posted with the rules prior to the event)
- schedule will be sorted by Justin Gallego, our Commissioner of Hockey, once registrations come in
- for all specifics of the tournament check back here as well as the rules (which we will keep updating)
- if you think we've got something wrong, please email us and tell us and we'll try to fix it up and let everyone know!

Awesome music & live American DJ’s, amazing American food & drink specials, Beer Pong, Cornhole, free American Whiskey tasting (tba), our famous Trivia comp (5:30pm start), lots of fun & games and more! Over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways including a TWO NATION VACATION FOR 2 - RETURN TRIP TO NEW YORK & VANCOUVER THANKS TO AIR CANADA!!!

Dress

as American as Apple Pie

Cover

$10 if dressed American ($15 otherwise) - includes FREE raffle ticket to win Trip to New York & other prizes

RSVPs

There's no guest list so RSVPs aren't required but always appreciated. Limited dinner bookings are possible until 6:30pm by calling the venue at 02 9267 7099

5:30-8:30pm: FUN & GAMESHOWS & TRIVIA
- $24 Buckets of Coors all night!!!
- Trivia time: 3 rounds of our famous team trivia with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges
-Game show antics on centre stage... will you win a chance to spin the lucky wheel?
-Close to $2,000 in prizes being given away

5:00pm - 10:30pm: CHARITY RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZE
- Everyone gets a free charity raffle ticket with entry!!!!!!
- WIN A TWO NATION VACTION FOR 2!!! Return trip for 2 to Newy York & Vancouver thanks to Air Canada (usual taxes and blackout periods apply)
- Lots of other amazing prizes to be drawn
- You can purchase up to 2 extra raffle tickets per person ($10 each) but no more as we want everyone to have a fair chance at winning!!
- All proceeds are supporting local projects of United Way Australia

VOLUNTEERS HAVE MORE FUN!
We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. If you've read this far, it means you're on the ball and smart enough to know that volunteering is the best way to meet new people! Message us if interested.

PARKING
If you feel the need to drive, WIlson Parking, 201 Sussex St seems to have $9 parking with entry after 5pm.

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!!

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

CINCO DE MAYO is a Mexican holiday that has become an honoured North American celebtration. As luck would have it, it coincides with the greatest holiday ever celebrated outside of our Milky Way - MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! So once again we're combining the 2 to create a unique night that holds true to Mexican tradition while at the same time lets others get their Wookies on. So...

Chicos,

~ We must stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 155th anniversary of the heroic Battle of Puebla, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks. ~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. ~

~ Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another galaxy.~

~ We’re starting things off from 7pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very tasty Mexican food. The Mariachis will show up as will our beloved Latino DJ's and Garage House DJ's which is when the party really kicks into hyperdrive! ~

~ Make sure you wear a costume as the more you dress-up, the more fun you'll have. Prizes for best dressed Mexican, Star Wars or combined costumes.~

Entry:
- Free entry before 8pm IF you're in costume or show valid Mexican ID ($10 otherwise).
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After 8pm $10 in costume ($20 otherwise)
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Prizes for best dressed
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This is Kings Cross folks so there's lockout at 1:30am and ID scanners from 9pm so BRING YOUR ID.

ABOUT THE FOOD
It's 100% AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD!!! No, we’re not joking. We’ve actually got Mexican chef, Cisco, on the night making only authentic Mexican food. Raised in California, he’s the first of his family born outside Mexico but he keeps the family tradition alive through his passion for Mexican food and culture. In fact, most of the recipes on the night will be his late grandmother’s including traditional nixtamal corn tortillas which we'll be using for authentic tacos! And if that’s not cool enough, his father was part of the first group to ever celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US in the 1960’s. And if that’s still not cool enough, he’s a hockey player and a fan of the Canucks (and the Kings but we'll forgive that). He only cooks from the heart and is doing this purely as a favour to us to make sure we get truly traditional Mexican food on the night. Thanks in advance Cisco…you’re awesome and you’ve already done your family proud.

Oh yeah, back by popular demand--we're having another day on the greens... this time at THE GREENS (sweetest bowling club in Sydney). 16 cornhole boards, lawn bowls, beer pong, amazing beer specials, good music and a whole lotta day drinking!

$25 wrist band (which normally it's more expensive just to get one game of lawn bowls) gets you UNLIMITED Cornhole/Lawn Bowls, Lucky-PRIZE-Draws, plus all the food/beer specials to play as much BEER PONG as you want. Just buy your wristband when you show up, theres plenty of room for everyone and it's an amazing spot we've got to ourselves!

FYI, if you live within 5km of The Greens (most people don't) then you'll also have to buy a $10 one-year membership.

BRING SUNBLOCK!
Bring a jumper/sweater in case it cools down in the evening

ST PATRICK'S DAY THE NORTH AMERICAN WAY

When

Fridayday, 17 March 2017 from 5pm

Where

Helm Bar @ Pier 26, Darling Harbour (by the Aquarium)

What

Drinking... it's St. Patrick's Day dammit!! We'll be a huge group of young professionals

Ah, the great North American tradition of pretending like we're Irish for a Day.

We'll have the entire courtyard/beer garden area at Helm Bar to ourselves. Guinness to drink and Guinness to eat (beef & Guinness pies). Free entry. DJ's as well as a wee bit of Irish music. More details soon.

Try to wear something green. Everyone's welcome so don't just bring your Canadian & American friends.
Spread the word!

SUPER BOWL MONDAY - SUPER BOWL LI"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.” " Vince Lombardi

Kick off: approx. 10:25am. We've got the ENTIRE venue with lots of screens throughout including a GIANT SCREEN in the main bar. Breakfast menu, lunch inc chili dogs, Jonny Fatboy Burgers, etc, $20 Buckets of Bud, Bloody Mary's "by the Clock", lucky door prize draws and some fun, games & giveaways with the Budweiser Girls! This is the largest Super Bowl party in Australia folks!

As Australian employees, you have the right/duty to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Morrison for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $4m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This event usually attracts quite a big & fun crowd and The Morrison have given us the perfect venue for the game. It's right in the heart of the CBD plus they've got TV's throughout including a giant screen in the main bar. They're also adding a breakfast menu for us as well and some "North American" food, lunch deals and beer specials.

Doors open at 8am. Seats are "first in, best dressed" so get there early for the ~10am kickoff. There's also a couple of free lucky door prize draws, one during half time and the other right after the game ends. Just ask for your free raffle ticket at any one of the bars. Game usually goes until around 2pm.

For those who think that drinking beer before 10am is uncivilized don't worry, we've also arranged some Bloody Mary's "by the Clock"!! So if you order a Bloody Mary between 8am and 9am it's $8, between 9am and 10am it's $9 and after 10am it stays locked in at $10 for the rest of the day.

And for those who think that football has something to do with soccer, come and see Lady Gaga perform during the half-time show.

In town over the holidays? Then join us for our 5th annual xmas eve "eve" (i.e. Dec 23rd) drinks for Expat Orphans & Infidels. Helm Bar, private area, drinks & dinner specials. Of course you don't need to be an expat, this is for all, fun, young professionals!

Time to show your friends on the other side of the globe what xmas looks like in Sydney with beautiful harbour/city views. We've got the entire beer garden so ourselves... look for the American & Canadian Flags & Bootcampers or ask any of the Helm Bar staff and they'll point you in the right direction.

Last year we had about 250 people and we went pretty late, so come for 1 drink or many many more...it'll be a fun & friendly group. The more the merrier but adults only! It's also the perfect way to get to know others who are hanging around for the holidays and looking for some adventures in and around Sydney.

There'll be authentic poutine (real curd, 4 hour slow-cooked gravy) for $10 and some pretty decent burgers & wings. If numbers are big enough, we'll get some Canadian beer as well.

Kick-off is at 10:30am but if you can't make it then, just sneak in for lunch to watch the half-time show and end of the game.

Spread the word please!! Everyone's welcome

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL @ ivyFANTASY WORLDS

Once again this is going to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. We're taking over the entire ivy including the Pool Club and Changeroom with our famous and quirky concept party. This has been voted one of the best parties in the world by a number of major alcohol brands and you need to see it to believe it.

This is a whole new level of party!!!! Here are SOME of the details with more coming soon...

Once again, this will be the biggest Halloween Party in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the biggest in the world!

The ENTIRE IVY including the POOL is our fantasy-world playground with DJ's all night in 4 separate areas, live music, lots of fun & games including our famous "international crawl" with free drink sampling, over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways and lots more. Voted one of the best parties in the world by multiple alcohol brands...seriously.

Here at Network Canada, we put a lot of love into our parties and this year we’re teaming up with our friends from The Underground Arts Party to morph our crazy International Crawl into a Fantasy-World odyssey. You’ll be partying in the rain forests of Pandora, dancing to a live Electric Swing Band in Gatsby’s Funhouse and getting your moves on in Disco Heaven as just a few of the 7 different Fantasy Worlds we’re creating.

7.30–10.30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL+HALLOWEEN GAMES
- 7 Fantasy Worlds, 7 Free Shooters
- Grab your free passport (first 1,000 people in COSTUME get them) then go all over the venue to visit each of our 7 Fantasy Worlds. At each world you’ll be asked to complete fun/silly challenges by our volunteers and once you pass them, you’ll get a free shooter at each world! These challenges don't involve drinking & the 7 free alcohol samples are completely optional.
- Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped at all 7 countries
- Be prepared for anything...and to meet lots of new people!!
- 4 DJ's playing 4 different areas
- Groove Academy Playing live in Pandora, our “Blacklight” Courtyard

TICKETS. Tickets are NOT REQUIRED. Entry is at the door for $20. BUT, if you are working late that night and want to make sure you get in then there are a small amount of "Preferred Entry" tickets for sale for $20 (early bird) or $25 (late bird). If there's a slow moving queue then these tix will move you to the front. These tix are valid until 11pm on the night. Buy them directly through ivy at Moshitx by clicking HERE.

We're getting together to watch all the mayhem of the election unfold live... so it's time to exercise your Australian right to CHUCK A SICKIE!!

It''s the best reality TV since Jersey Shore and no matter who wins, if you want to drown your sorrows with a bunch of Americnas in Sydney, join us for a bucket of American brew or a few shots of bourbon. All Amerians, Aussies and other expats welcome, but we may build a wall of Tecate and VB cans to keep the Kiwis out ;-)

Seriously take the day off because this is going to be huge. We've got media coverage, a giant screen and some awesome American & drink specials. If you can't join us all day, duck in for a (long) lunch!

And thanks to our friends at Democrats Abroad, you'll be able to get your picture with Hillary, Bernie and Barack.

More details coming soon! In the meantime, please spread the word.

This event is open to one and all with an interest in the US election, irrespective of your political views or whether you're American!

This is the BEST way to meet young professional expats from all over the world in advance of our HUGE Halloween bash. As usual, we're bringing together our Expat American, Canadian, International Bootcampers & their friends. Join the Facebook event.

This will be a smallish event where everyone can meet everyone and enjoy a few drinks in one of Darling Harbour's best spots....the TOP FLOOR of CARGO BAR.

So join us for some after an work drink or 2 or 3 or 7. We've got the entire Cargo Lounge so we'll be really easy to find.

This is where Canadian folk give thanks for their many blessings like 7 months of snow & Rob Ford. It's also a great way to meet some new people before our huge Halloween party at the end of October.

Bring your own drinks and a picnic item to share. Everyone welcome so feel free to bring non-Canadians. I'll bring some MOOSEHEAD & KOKANEES to share!!!

Rushcutters Bay Park has free parking, a kiosk w washrooms and is about a 10 minute walk from both Kings Cross Station and Edgecliff Station. Very pet friendly. We'll try to find somewhere with shade that's not too far from the kiosk.

Canucks in Sydney... we're all getting together to farewell The Hip by watching their final concert live.

More details coming very soon but rest assured we'll make sure it's done in true Canadian style. We'll be taking over the entire venue and blacking it out so we can experience the night-time vibe of the event that'll be occurring live in Canada!!

SPREAD THE WORD!

On your everyday nights
Into northern lights
Pour it all at their service

Yet another excuse for drinks....we're getting together to pretend to watch football while mingling with North American friends over a few drinks.

New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

One of our best events for making new friends! Back by popular demand, join 300+ of our friends of friends from Sydney Expat Americans (now Sydney Americans), Network Canada, Sydney Canadians and the Hyde-Park-Crosstraining-Bo otcamp for drinks after work while watching the first game of the NFL season.

It doesn't matter whether you like football, as long as you like Friday drinks and meeting friends of friends. It's one of our best social events of the year. Be sure to wear a shirt/hat of your favourite football team (NFL, CFL or college) so that others know where you're from (which makes it super easy to meet new people). See Ben, Jonathan, or one of the volunteers when you arrive to grab a name tag and get introduced around.

The game - between the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos and the Carolina Pantherss - is a recorded time delay from earlier that morning so be sure to avoid seeing the score or telling anyone if you've heard what happens.

You know how we do parties and this one goes hard! Earlier you get there the more you experience but we always go til 3am+. Famous trivia comp + game show antics starts 5pm.

Everyone who likes to party with Canucks is welcome so don’t just tell your Canadian friends.

Here's SOME of the plan (we always sneak in fun surprises)...

4:00pm - 8:30pm: Fun & Games! - $10 CAESARS & $25 Dinner Specials til 8pm - $25 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (lots of options inc Perogies, Fatboy Burgers, Steak, some vege choices) AND your choice of a Molson glass of wine or softdrink. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner. Kids also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be some kids meals and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 8pm…

$8 MOLSON CANADIANs all night (or until we drink it dry)

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia Comp & Game Shows - A few rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with over $1,000 of prizes, giveaways and other fun challenges for everyone!

7:30pm - 10:30pm: lots of giveaways, some surprises, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

8pm til late, late, late: LIVE CANADIAN DJ's in Cargo Bar and local headline DJ's playing Cargo Lounge with awesome music to dance, dance, dance, dance, dance... and maybe even some beer pong

8:30pm: special Canada Day FIREWORKS - best views are from Cargo's huge verandah but plenty of good viewing on the balcony of Cargo Lounge as well.

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws. As usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the raffle table located on the main level.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Email if interested.

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

Spread the word! See you on June 25th!

FAQs
1. Why not July 1st which is officially Canada Day? Every year, we do this event on the Saturday before Canada Day. This gives us and the rest of the volunteers a chance to set-up without missing our day jobs, it gives those who commute from outside of Sydney a chance to make it and it lets us have fireworks!
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to perogies to pancakes.
3. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import well over 200 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s thousands of people!!! ALL Caesar's will be made to the traditional Canadian recipe and all bartenders have already been educated and trained in the art.
4. Are there really Canadian beers? Yes. There's actually 6 different Canadian beers including big sellers like Molson Canadian, Moosehead & Kokanee as well as a few boutiques like the a Dieu du Ciel Cocao & Vanilla Stout...yum
5. Can we reserve tables for the dinner specialsl? Yes, limited seats can be booked plus other seating that's first come-first serve plus we're adding more "standing tables" this year during the early parts so everyone can get into the amazing Canadian food. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment. Book here: https:// www.thekeystonegroup.com.au /book-now/
6. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. It gets busy so the earlier you show up the better to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues). It's a huge space!
7. Can we use Cargo's outdoor spaces? YES! They aren't reall outdoor spaces as they're covered and have rows and rows of ceiling heaters and wind protection so no rain or cold will stop us! We're Canadians so it wouldn't stop us anyway.
8. Tips for avoiding or reducing the cover charge: show up before 6:00pm and it's FREE. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "Canadian" and it'll be 1/2 price! Putting on a red shirt & a cap isn't enough but a red shirt & white pants for example should work. Canadian University stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.
9. Is the food really gonna taste like it does in Canada? Check out the food tasting posts. So far it's been pretty authentic and we work hard to get it right. We truck in 50 pounds of real cheese curd for poutine for example! We'll have hand-made perogies, real poutine, beaver-tails, Caesars, fatboy burgers, honey-dill chicken fingers and lots of other goodies. We got a huge amount of compliments on the food last year and we're doing even more this year!
10. Coat Check - yes there will be a coat check available on the night!

4th of JULY - AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAYThe biggest 4th of July / Independence Day Celebration in the Southern Hemisphere

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

Entry

Enter via Lime St entrance

Once again we've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia!

5:00pm: Doors open, food & drinks specials begin including the $25 meal deals (which includes a full meal and your choice of a Coors, wine or soft drink). Kids are also welcome until 8:30pm (i.e. until the fireworks show) if accompanied by a parent but things starting getting a bit more adult after that.

5:30pm-7:00pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

6:00pm-7:30pm: Free American Whiskey Tasting upstairs in The Loft. Anyone who buys one or more tickets in the charity raffle gets some vouchers for free samples. Charity raffle desk will be near the entrance to the party.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: "heaps" of giveaways plus our friends at Coors will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:30pm: FIREWORKS.

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

9:00pm til late: Our American DJ's will be rockin Bungalow 8 til 3am with all American classics and house and The Lof twill be going just as hard will local headline DJ's playing very dancy stuff.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Email if interested.

This is all thanks to our incredible Sponsors who ask very little in return so let's give them our support throughout the year:

CINCO DE MAYO is a Mexican holiday that has become an honoured North American celebtration. As luck would have it, it coincides with the greatest holiday ever celebrated outside of our Milky Way - MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! So once again we're combining the 2 to create a unique night that holds true to Mexican tradition while at the same time lets others get their Wookies on. So...

Chicos,

~ We must stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 154th anniversary of the heroic Battle of Puebla, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks. ~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. ~

~ Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another galaxy.~

~ We’re starting things off from 7pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very tasty Mexican food. The Mariachis will show up as will our beloved Latino DJ's which is when the party really kicks into hyperdrive! ~

~ Make sure you wear a costume as the more you dress-up, the more fun you'll have. Prizes for best dressed Mexican, Star Wars or combined costumes.~

~ Canadians be proud, according to Wikipedia "In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day [i.e. May the 4th be with you] took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema."~

Entry:
Before 8pm - free if you're in costume ($10 otherwise)
After 8pm - $10 if you're in costume ($20 otherwise). Just painting on a moustache doesn't count as a costume. You've got to make a bit of effort! The more you dress up, the more fun you have. Prizes for best dressed.

THE VENUE
We’ve got an ICONIC venue for our party this year…and it’s all ours exclusively!!! The Imperial in Newtown is part of Sydney’s cultural history and identity. It’s where the famous drag scene from Priscilla was filmed. It’s a venue that flaunts acceptance and equality for everyone no matter if you’re Gringo or Jedi. If you like dancing, this will be your place. And seriously, can you get a better name for a Star Wars party than the "Imperial"???

The Imperial Hotel is in a primo location on the border of Newtown and up-and-coming Erskineville – it’s a 300m walk from 3 train stations - Newtown Station, Erskineville Station or MacDonaldtown Station. It’s also a deceivingly large venue designed for dance, dance, dancing the night away... with margaritas, tacos and wookies.\

WORLD'S FIRST
You’re going to see the world’s very first Star Wars Mexican DRAG SHOW!! Starring one of Australia’s best drag queens, Krystal Kleer and backed by some incredible dancers, imagine Obi Juan Kenobi and his intergalactic travels “south of the border”! Warning, if you’ve never seen a drag show in Sydney, they can be VERY CHEEKY…but this one is 100% all in good fun!!!

ABOUT THE FOOD
Cantina Movil has been truckin’ since Dec 2011 and continues to attract an ever-growing legion of Amigos with its delicioso Mexican fare.

Cantina's tacos, nachos and burritos are served with a selection of succulent and slow-roasted meat fillings – Chipotle Beef, Achiote Chicken, Chilorio Pork and rounded out with Autentico Pinto Beans.

Evoking a fiesta wherever they roam Cantina will be popping up for this year’s Cinco de Mayo Star Wars Fiesta.

Network Canada has been supporting Canadian music in Australia for over a decade. We're so honoured to be teaming up with our friends from the famous Bluesfest to bring you one of Canada's best up-and-coming exports... the Bros Landreth!

“… strong song-writing and striking vocals, adding a twist of blues to the band’s harmony-heavy Americana style…the guys have been known to really dial it up on-stage”– Paste Magazine

Canada’s exciting new Americana/Country group The Bros. Landreth are coming to Sydney to premier their debut album Let it Lie.Comprising of siblings David & Joey Landreth (sons of renowned Winnipeg musician Wally Landreth) & friends Ryan Voth & Alex Campbell, The Bros. Landreth are melting hearts with rich, textured harmonies and heartfelt, earnest lyrics.Already blazing trails the world over Let it Lie has scored the band a 2015 Juno award for Roots & TraditionalAlbum of the Year, New/Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards as well as a nomination for Contemporary Album of the Year, plus Rolling Stone named them in their list of Country artists you need to see in 2015. MORE INFO

ST PATRICK'S DAY ON THE HARBOUR

When

Thursday, 17 March 2016 from 6pm

Where

Cargo Lounge (upstairs Cargo Bar), King Street Wharf, Sydney

What

Drinking... it's St. Patrick's Day dammit!! We'll be a huge group of young professionals

Kick off: approx. 10:25am. We've got the ENTIRE venue with lots of screens throughout including a GIANT SCREEN in the main bar. Breakfast menu, lunch inc chili dogs, Jonny Fatboy Burgers, etc, $20 Buckets of Bud, Bloody Mary's "by the Clock", lucky door prize draws and some fun, games & giveaways with the Budweiser Girls! This is the largest Super Bowl party in Australia folks!

As Australian employees, you have the right, nay duty, to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Morrison for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $4m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This is always a really friendly event where a lot of young professionals make new friends!

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL @ ivyTHE (under) WORLD UNITES

Once again this is going to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. We're taking over the entire ivy including the Pool Club and Changeroom with our famous and quirky internaional concept party. This has been voted one of the best parties in the world by a number of major alcohol brands and you need to see it to believe it.

7:30 – 10:30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL + HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES♦ All new alcohol brands, all new countries and even crazier interaction!
♦ Once again our sponsors are giving away free drink samples at each countr
♦ The ivy is so big you'll need a passport to find all 7 countries! Passports available at entry to both buildings of ivy (until they run out)
♦ Go around the world & complete the fun challenges at each country to get your passport stamped (these challenges don't involve drinking & the free alcohol samples are completely optional)
♦ Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped at all 7 countries
♦ Be prepared for anything...and to meet lots of new people
♦ 4 DJ's playing 4 different areas

9:00pm – 3am THRILLER NIGHT & MIDORI ISLAND
♦ DJ's in The Den, Main Bar, Changeroom & Pool Club pick up the pace
♦ Midori Island (i.e. Pool Club) picks up pace. Make sure to be one of the first in Australia to try their quirky new cocktail from their crazy cocktail machines
♦ Sneak a cheeky frozen margarita (or two) in the lofy dungeons of the Change Room
♦ Lucky door prize draws and prize giveaways

No RSVP’s necessary.

SPREAD THE WORD. It's all of you who make this one of the best parties in the world so please spread the word far and wide and we can truly make Australian history once again.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes, fun & games and even free drink samples from 7:30-10:30pm...

TICKETS. Tickets are NOT REQUIRED. Entry is at the door for $20. BUT, if you are working late that night and want to make sure you get in then there are a small amount of "Preferred Entry" tickets for sale for $25. If there's a slow moving queue then these tix will move you to the front. These tix are valid until 10pm on the night. Buy them directly through ivy by clicking HERE.

HALLOWEEN FOR KIDS AT THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUMSHOW YOUR KIDS HOW HALLOWEEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE CELEBRATED!

When

Saturday, 31 October, 2pm til 4:30pm

Where

Powerhouse Musem

What

The entire Powerhouse Museum becomes our playground for the day with interactive trick-or-treating as well as some extras. Cafe, playground on site, discounted parking, easy stroll from Central station.

Take your kids on an interactive trick-or-treating journey including a zero gravity simulator, locomotives, Wiggles exhibit and much more!

The Powerhouse Museum also has an amazing Cafe with a playground right next to it which we'll use as our base.

There's free entry for the kids and $15/$8 for adults/concession which is the usual Museum prices but we're getting some extra candies and activities on the day to add to the experience. Museum members get in free as well. All proceeds go to the Powerhouse Museum and its related foundation.

It'll be a fun day and a great way for families to catch up!

DETAILS

You can go to the Powerhouse Museum any time you like (opens at 10am) in case you want to go earlier and look around and explore

From 1:30pm, come and see us at our very own REGISTRATION TABLE which will be situatied near the indoor/outdoor cafe by the playground on Level 1

The Cafe on Level 1 will be our home base for the day. There's a playground there and a great menu for adults and kids with everything from burgers to organic juices to a decent selection of beer & wine for the parents who also want to relax a bit

Kids need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian so no drop-offs please

We'll give you an instruction sheet to take around the museum and various volunteers throughout will by leading the trick-or-treating activities. These volunteers will reward the kids with stamps which can later be redeemded for candies at the Registration Table

From 4pm-4:15pm in the Powerhouse Theatre, there will be a special, interactive story for all the kids

Museum stays open until 5pm

The Museum staff have been really generous with their time and volunteers and helping us have a fun & interactive Halloween and aren't charging anything additional for it... just usual admission prices which are FREE for kids under 16 and $15/$8 for adults/concessions. If you're a member already or want to join on the day then there's no admission fee. Museum Memberships are very reasonable ($100 for a family) and allow you entry to Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and the new Discovery Centre in Castle Hill opening next year)

ABOUT THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM

In addition to the special halloween activities, the Powerhouse Museum is an awesome place for kids and adults alike

Located in the old Ultimo Power Station building next to Darling Harbour

It's a really easy stroll from Central Station now that they've opened up the old "Good Line" which is a great 100% pedestrian walkway from Central all the way to the Museum.

There's also discounted parking available for Museum guests at the Novotel on Thomas Street. Take your parking ticket and validate it at the Museum Admission Counters on Level 1 or Level 3

No RSVP’s necessary. If you're a large groups of 25 or a birthday party, etc, just contact us and we'll see what we can do.

SPREAD THE WORD. Please spread the word far and wide so children all over Sydney can experience a real Halloween (well almost a real Halloween... they're unlikely to freeze their butts off on this side of the world)!

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE. All proceeds go to supporting the amazing activities of the Powerhouse Museum and its Foundation.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook

♦♦ GAME 2, SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER, 7:30AM, CHEERS BAR CONFIRMED. There'll also be a double header as we're showing the CUBs game afterward. There may be some CFL games on as well so put in your requests!! Cheers keeps their doors closed early in the morning but someone is always there (it's a 24 hour bar) so just knock!

We've put location as Cheers Bar as they'll show all the games for us but let us know if there's other places to watch. Star City may also show some of the games on the big screen if they don't conflict with other sports. We'll keep the FACEBOOK event up to date.

This is the BEST way to meet young professional expats from all over the world in advance of our HUGE Halloween bash. As usual, we're bringing together our Expat American, Canadian, International Bootcampers & their friends. Join the Facebook event.

This will be a smallish event where everyone can meet everyone and enjoy a few drinks in one of Darling Harbour's best spots....the TOP FLOOR of CARGO BAR.

So join us for some after an work drink or 2 or 3 or 7. We've got the entire Cargo Lounge so we'll be really easy to find.

This is where Canadian folk give thanks for their many blessings like 7 months of snow & Rob Ford. It's also a great way to meet some new people before our huge Halloween party at the end of October.

Bring your own drinks and a picnic item to share. Everyone welcome so feel free to bring non-Canadians. I'll bring some MOOSEHEAD & KOKANEES if some else brings the ice!!!

Rushcutters Bay Park has free parking, a kiosk w washrooms and is about a 10 minute walk from both Kings Cross Station and Edgecliff Station. Very pet friendly. We'll try to find somewhere with shade that's not too far from the kiosk.

"Vriend's literary writing style reveals the influence of.. singer-songwriters such as Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, and Cat Stevens. Her distinctive voice has been compared to the clear and vulnerable Nashville sound of Dolly Parton, the playfulness of Cyndi Lauper, and the raw power of Aretha Franklin and Etta James." Elle Magazine.

This is awesome... we're getting a FREE, PRIVATE performance just for our group!!!! It’ll be good to see some live music again while hanging out with friends of friends.

Canadian singer-songwriter, Ann Vriend, is going to hang with us for the evening as well as give us an intimate performance. She's well known in Canada, she's even been on a music TV show in Australia and she puts on an incredible live show!!

3 Wise Monkeys are giving us exclusive use of their TOP FLOOR (aka Heist Bar) and throwing in some food & drink specials (tba). We're all heading there for after work dinner & drinks so feel free to invite others as it's all one big group of friends of friends. So come out and help support the indie music scene!

We'll be mingling with after works drinks/food for a while before the show goes on which won't be before 7:30pm

Yet another excuse for drinks....we're getting together to pretend to watch football while mingling with North American friends over a few drinks.

New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

One of our best events for making new friends! Back by popular demand, join 300+ of our friends of friends from Sydney Expat Americans (now Sydney Americans), Network Canada, Sydney Canadians and the Hyde-Park-Crosstraining-Bo otcamp for drinks after work while watching the first game of the NFL season.

It doesn't matter whether you like football, as long as you like Friday drinks and meeting friends of friends. It's one of our best social events of the year. Be sure to wear a shirt/hat of your favourite football team (NFL, CFL or college) so that others know where you're from (which makes it super easy to meet new people). See Ben, Jonathan, or one of the volunteers when you arrive to grab a name tag and get introduced around.

The game - between the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and their AFC Rival Pittsburg Steelers - is a recorded time delay from earlier that morning so be sure to avoid seeing the score or telling anyone if you've heard what happens.

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

Entry

Enter via Hard Rock Cafe ground level. Both Cohibar & Hard Rock are connecting into one super venue throughout the night and you'll be able to walk between the two carrying beer bottles or plastic cups (but not cocktail cups or plates)

This is a whole new level of Canada Day! Two huge, iconic venues right on Darling Harbour with two different areas doing fun things all night. DJ's in two different areas, Fireworks, REAL Caesars, REAL Poutine, REALPerogies, pancakes, cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways, our famous trivia (5pm start) & even Canadian beers (including the glacial Kokane, the famous Moosehead - Moose is Loose!- lots of boutique Canadian brews and we'll be the first in the country to have a bit of Molson Canadiana), plus the usual Candian Club Whiskey crew's fun & games. Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

Thanks to our awesome sponsors we’ve got a night full of charity raffles, free door prizes, giveaways, our famous trivia comp and fun and games. Over $15,000 in prizes & giveaways including a $1,500 Prepaid Credit Card that works in Oz, Canada +7 other countries thanks to OFX.

There's so much happening, the simplest thing to do is just show up early an party all night. But for those who want the details...

Here's the plan...

4:00pm - 8:30pm: Fun & Games! $25 Dinner Specials - $25 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (lots of options including some vege choices) AND your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner. Kids are also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be dinner specials for children and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 7pm …

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia Comp - a few rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with over $1,000 of prizes, giveaways and other fun challenges for everyone! For those who aren't into trivia, Cohibar will be having a few fun & games of its own as well as some of Sydney's best DJ's starting from 6pm.

6:00pm until really, really late - Soul of Sydney DJ's are taking over Cohibar and spinning some old-school jams, dancy R&B and feel-good funk

8:30pm: special Canada Day FIREWORKS - best views are from Cohibar's huge verandah but plenty of good viewing at Hard Rock as well.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games at both venues.

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws. As usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at Hard Rock Cafe near the stairs where you come up.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Email if interested.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

Spread the word! See you on June 27th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $25 dinner/drink deal? Yes.
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to perogies to pancakes.
3. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import well over 300 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s thousands of people!!! ALL Caesar's will be made to the traditional Canadian recipe and all bartenders have already been educated and trained in the art.
4. What’s Kokanee Beer? It's glacier fresh and the number 1 selling beer in British Columbia.
5. What's St Ambroise? It's one of the coolest microbreweries in Quebec with crazy, yummy, brews.
6. Remember, Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Like Sydney Canadians on Facebook" or "Take off you hoser" (either one is acceptable)
7. Can we reserve tables for the dinner specialsl? Yes, limited seats that can be booked plus plenty of other seating that's first come-first serve and we're adding more "standing tables" this year during the early parts so everyone can get into the amazing Canadian food. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment. Call Hard Rock on 9280 0077 and mention Canada Day as they normally don't take bookings!
8. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. It gets busy so the earlier you show up the better to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues). It's a huge space with room to expand into adjoining venues if required.
9. Tips for avoiding the cover charge: show up before 6:00pm. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "Canadian"! Putting on a red shirt isn't enough but a red shirt & white pants for example should work. Canadian University stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.
10. Is the food really gonna taste like it does in Canada? We've got a Canadian (actually 1/2 Canadian) chef and we spend a lot of time getting things as close as we can. Last year we had amazingly authentic perogies, poutine, beaver-tails, Caesars, fatboy burgers, honey-dill chicken fingers and lots of other goodies. We got a huge amount of compliments on the food last year and we're doing even more this year!

Pre Canada Day & 4th of July Newcomers Get Together & State of Origin II

This is the best way to meet fellow young professionals before our huge Canada Day and 4th of July parties!

At this smaller event (under 150 people), you'll be introduced around to a great mix of North Americans, Australians and International Expats from all over.

Plus there'll be cheap drinks (inc $5 beer specials & $15 burger+fries+beer/wine til 8:30pm) while we watch Game 2 of the famous State of Origin rugby match between NSW vs. QLD.

So come join a fun group of International Bootcampers and North American Expats, who also have no freakin' clue what the Rugby League State of Origin is--this is a social drinks event--nobody knows what's going on ;-)

We've exclusively reserved the entire 80 Proof bar, which is downstairs in the basement under Cheers Bar. Look for the American & Canadian flags and see the organisers when you arrive to grab a name tag and get introduced around. Everyone all of 80 Proof will be with the group so it's easy/comfortable to strike up a conversation with anyone.

What is the State of Origin?
Most of the world plays Rugby Union, but Australia has another version called Rugby League and the State of Origin is more or less an All-Star series between players who were born (origin) in NSW vs. those born in QLD.

4th of JULY - AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAYThe biggest 4th of July / Independence Day Celebration in Australia

Our famous trivia comp (5pm start), Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Cornhole, Awesome Music & Live American DJ's, American Food & Drink Specials, Jim Beam Party Crew, American Whiskey Tasting, lots of fun & games and more! Over $10,000 in Prizes Giveaways & Raffles including a FREE TRIP TO THE US thanks to Air New Zealand!

Dress

As American as Apple Pie!

Cover

Before 6:00pm: Free entry for everyone
After 6:00pm: $10 if you're dressed American ($20 otherwise)

RSVPs

There's no guest list so RSVPs aren't required but always appreciated. Hard Rock may take bookings for groups if they arrive before 6pm.

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

Entry

Enter via Hard Rock Cafe ground level. Both Cohibar & Hard Rock are connecting into one super venue throughout the night and you'll be able to walk between the two carrying beer bottles or plastic cups (but not cocktail cups or plates)

Once again we've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia!

The Grand raffle prize is a $1,500 Pre-paid credit card that works in 9 different countries including Australia & USA (i.e. that's better than winning cash) thanks to our awesome friends at OFX. The Jim Beam Party Crew will also be there to conduct some fun & games and this will be one of the first major events in Australia for Coors who has only recently starting shipping to Australia.

4:00pm: Doors open, food & drinks specials begin including the $25 meal deals (which includes a full meal and your choice of a Coors, wine or soft drink). Kids are also welcome until 8:30pm if accompanied by a parent but things starting getting a bit more adult after that.

5:00pm-6:30pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

5:00pm-7:00pm: Free American Whiskey Tasting in Cohibar. Anyone who buys one or more tickets in the charity raffle gets some vouchers for free samples. Charity desk will be in Hard Rock and the tasting will be in Cohibar.

6:00pm until really, really late - Soul of Sydney DJ's are taking over Cohibar and spinning some old-school jams, dancy R&B and feel-good funk.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways plus our friends at Jim Beam will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:30pm: special 4th of July FIREWORKS - best views are from Cohibar's huge verandah but plenty of good viewing at Hard Rock as well.

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door. The Grand raffle prize is a $1,500 PRE-PAID CREDIT CARD that works in Australia, USA +7 other countries thanks to our awesome friends at OFX!!!

9:00pm til late: Our American DJ's will be rockin Hard Rock with all American classics and house and Cohibar will be going till the wee hours with lots of American soul, funk, dancy R&B, garage disco and more.

This will go late, late, late: Cohibar has a 24 hour license, so let's see how late we can keep them open!

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $25 dinner/drink deal? Yes.
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other American snacks like real chilli fries, mac & cheese, buffalo wings and potato skins
3. What’s Abita Beer? It's awesome craft beer from Louisiana. There will be a great range of their beers. My personal favourite is the raspberry infused "Purple Haze"
4. Remember,team Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Jambalaya, and a crawfish pie and a file' gumbo"
5. Can we reserve tables for the dinner specialsl? Yes, limited seats that can be booked plus plenty of other seating that's first come-first serve and we're adding more "standing tables" this year during the early parts so everyone can get into the amazing American food. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment. Call Hard Rock on 9280 0077 and mention 4th of July as they normally don't take bookings!
6. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. It gets busy so the earlier you show up the better to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues). It's a huge space with room to expand into adjoining venues if required.
7. Tips for avoiding the cover charge: show up before 6:00pm. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "American"! Putting on a red shirt with blue jeans & white Calvin Klein underwear isn't enough.College stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a college t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.

CINCO DE MAYO is a Mexican holiday that has become an honoured North American celebtration. As luck would have it, it coincides with the greatest holiday ever celebrated outside of our Milky Way - MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! So once again we're combining the 2 to create a unique night that holds true to Mexican tradition while at the same time lets others get their Wookies on. So...

Chicos,

~ We must stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 153rd anniversary of the heroic Battle of Puebla, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks. ~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. ~

~ Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another galaxy.~

~ We’re starting things off from 7pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very tasty Mexican food. The Mariachis will show up as will our beloved Latino DJ's which is when the party really kicks into hyperdrive! ~

~ Make sure you wear a costume as the more you dress-up, the more fun you'll have. Prizes for best dressed Mexican, Star Wars or combined costumes.~

~ Canadians be proud, according to Wikipedia "In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day [i.e. May the 4th be with you] took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema."~

Kick off: approx. 10:25am. We've got the ENTIRE venue with lots of screens throughout including a GIANT SCREEN in the main bar. Breakfast menu, lunch inc chili dogs, Jonny Fatboy Burgers, etc, $20 Buckets of Bud, Bloody Mary's "by the Clock", lucky door prize draws and some fun, games & giveaways with the Budweiser Girls! This is the largest Super Bowl party in Australia folks!

As Australian employees, you have the right, nay duty, to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Morrison for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $4m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This event usually attracts quite a big & fun crowd and The Morrison have given us the perfect venue for the game. It's right in the heart of the CBD plus they've got TV's throughout including a giant screen in the main bar. They're also adding a breakfast menu for us as well and some "North American" food, lunch deals and beer specials.

Doors open at 8am. Seats are "first in, best dressed" so get there early for the ~10am kickoff. There's also a couple of free lucky door prize draws, one during half time and the other right after the game ends. Just ask for your free raffle ticket at any one of the bars. Game usually goes until around 2pm or so.

For those who think that drinking beer before 10am is uncivilized don't worry, we've also arranged some Bloody Mary's "by the Clock"!! So if you order a Bloody Mary between 8am and 9am it's $8, between 9am and 10am it's $9 and after 10am it stays locked in at $10 for the rest of the day.

And for those who think that football has something to do with soccer, come and see Katy Perry perform during the half-time show. And yes, we'l show the American TV commercials.l

OPEN BAR, DJ's All Night, Free Nibblies, 9pm & Midnight Fireworks at Darling Harbour, No Lockout. Glam Rock Theme! That's right...OPEN BAR (e.i. all you can drink)! And it'll be with the usual friends of friends of Sydney Americans, Bootcamp, Network Canada/Sydney Canadians and the rest our international crew.

Early Bird: $100 - sold out
Second Release: $125 - message one of the hosts
There are no refunds on ticket sales.

PRE-PARTY
7:30-9pm. Add any of the hosts as a friend and RSVP for the main event to get the invite. The party is at a private apartment around the corner from Hard Rock.

FOOD & DRINKS ARE INCLUDED UNTIL 2AM, CASH BAR 2AM-3AM
The all-you-can-drink package is from 9pm til 2am. From 2am til 3am it's a cash bar in case you haven't had enough. Hard Rock has promised that the beer, wine & spirits are going to be good quality. E.g. Stoli Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker Black, etc. There will be tap beers like Fat Yak included AND bottled beers like Cascade and decent quality wines as well! Soft drinks are also free. There's also going to be great food like pizzas, pulled pork sliders, jalapeno poppers, etc, etc, but it's a good idea to eat something beforehand because it's on open bar!!

Please keep in mind that the usual Responsible Service of Alcohol rules apply (i.e. New Year's is no different than any other night in the eyes of the law) so drink responsibly.

GETTING IN
Come to the ground level entrance of Hard Rock Cafe at the southern end of Harbourside Centre. Bring your tickets if you have them and your ID if you don't have your ticket.

There will be a Coat Check facility at the Hard Rock. There will also be tight security who will inspect all bags, etc (apparently this is throughout the Harbourside Centre).

GLAM ROCK THEME
What else is there to say about this? Rock on

FRIENDS OF FRIENDS
The best thing about our NYE party will be that everyone at the party is a friend of a friend and open to meeting everyone else in the group--rather than being in a place with total randoms where it's hard to feel like you're part of the party. We'll also be having several pre-NYE events so that everyone coming can get to know everyone else in advance so that even the newbies feel like they have a lot of friends at the party who can introduce them around. .

Time to show your friends on the other side of the globe what xmas looks like in Sydney with beautiful harbour/city views on our private indoor/outdoor balcony. Look for the Canadian and/or American Flags or ask any of the Helm Bar staff and they'll point you in the right direction.

Last year we had about 150 people and we went pretty late, so come for 1 drink or many many more...it'll be a fun & friendly group. The more the merrier but adults only! It's also the perfect way to get to know everyone before the New Year's bash.

Happy Holidays everyone!

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL @ ivyA NEW BEGINNING

Once again this is going to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. But this time we're taking over the entire ivy including the Pool Club and Changeroom!! This has been voted one of the best parties in the world by Southern Comfort and Filnlandia Vodka and you need to see it to believe it.

7:30 – 10:30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL + HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES
♦ Once again our sponsors are giving away free drink samples at each country!!!
♦ The ivy is so big you'll need a passport to find all 7 countries! Passports available at entry to both buildings of ivy (until they run out)
♦ Go around the world & complete the fun challenges at each country to get your passport stamped (these challenges don't involve drinking & the free samples are completely optional)
♦ Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped at all 7 countries
♦ Be prepared for anything...and to meet lots of new people
♦ 4 DJ's playing 4 different areas

FREE LIMOS OR TAXIS
The "Walk of Shame" can now be a "Ride of Pride"... UBER is giving new users up to $40 between 1pm Friday and 10am Saturday. It's simple:
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SPREAD THE WORD. It's all of you who make this one of the best parties in the world so please spread the word far and wide and we can truly make Australian history once again.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes and even free drink samples from 7:30-10:30pm:

10:30am – 2:30pm TRICK OR TREAT
- Bring the kids for some real trick or treating (they have to earn their prizes), fun, games and candy
-Activities for kids of all ages
-Food specials for kids under 12
-Parking: $13 all day parking at Wilson Harbourisde Parking - 100 Murray St, Pyrmont (which has an indoor overpass to Hard Rock) with any food or drink purchase at Hard Rock. Just ask them for a discount ticket.

1pm – 3:00pm CENTRE STAGE - There's an awesome line-up of interactive entertainment for kids of all ages on centre stage including a real MAGIC SHOW (for adults too!), a FROZEN SHOW with a twist and more.

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, birthday parties, etc, just contact us.

SPREAD THE WORD. Please spread the word far and wide so children all over Sydney can experience a real Halloween (well almost a real Halloween... they're unlikely to freeze their butts off on this side of the world)!

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE. An entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook

This is where Canadian folk give thanks for their many blessings like 7 months of snow & Justin Beiber. It's also a great way to meet some new people before our huge Halloween party at the end of October.

Bring your own drinks and a picnic item to share. Everyone welcome so feel free to bring non-Canadians. I'll bring some Moosehead & Kokanees if some else brings the ice and a bucket!!!

Rushcutters Bay Park has free parking, a kiosk w washrooms and is about a 10 minute walk from both Kings Cross Station and Edgecliff Station. Very pet friendly. We'll try to find somewhere with shade that's not too far from the kiosk.

This is the BEST way to meet young professional expats from all over the world in advance of our HUGE Halloween bash. As usual, we're bringing together our Expat American, Canadian, International Bootcampers & their friends.

This will be a smallish event where everyone can meet everyone and enjoy a few drinks in one of Darling Harbour's best kept secrets....the ROOFTOP of Home Nightclub.

So join us for some after an work drink or 2 or 7.

We've got the entire ROOFTOP area. To get there, go to the top level of Cockle Bay Wharf and follow the signs to "L'Aqua" and then keep going past L'Aqua until you get to the end.

NFL SEASON OPENER 2014For young professionals

When

5:30pm til late, Friday, 4 September 2014

Where

Cheers Bar, 561 George St, Sydney CBD. The entire venue is ours!

What

Fun crowd, $20 buckets of Coors, $10 burgers and even a football (that's right, we call it football) game

This event is for ALL young professionals aged 24-35ish (i.e. you don't have to be Canadian or American and you don't need to be a football fan, but you've got to have fun!). It's a friends of friends event so a great place to meet other young & fun professionals...but no spoilers please! For the non-Canucks/Yanks out there, football = gridiron.

One of our best events for making new friends! Back by popular demand, join 300+ of our friends of friends for drinks after work while watching the first game of the NFL season.

It doesn't matter whether you like football, as long as you like Friday drinks and meeting friends of friends. It's one of our best social events of the year. Be sure to wear a shirt/hat of your favourite football team (NFL or college) so that others know where you're from (which makes it super easy to meet new people).

The game - between the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers - is a recorded time delay from earlier that morning so be sure to avoid seeing the score or telling anyone if you've heard what happens.

UBER is giving new users up to $40 between 2pm Saturday 28 June and 9am Sunday 29 June. It's simple:
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Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

This is a whole new level of Canada Day! A huge, iconic venue with room to expand into other spaces if required. Plus real fireworks, more music, more dancing, more fun & games, more prizes!!

Live Candian DJ's, Fireworks show 8:30pm, REAL Caesars, REAL Poutine, REALPerogies, pancakes, cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways, our famous trivia (5pm start) & even Canadian beers (including the glacial Kokanee & the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose! as well as a bunch of other Canuck beers that'll make you homesick), the usual Candian Club Whiskey crew's fun & games. Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

Thanks to our awesome sponsors we’ve got a night full of charity raffles, free door prizes, giveaways, our famous trivia comp and fun and games. Over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways. The grand raffle prize is a FREE TRIP TO CANADA thanks to the extremely groovy folks at Air New Zealand!

Here's the plan...

4:00pm - 8:30pm: Fun & Games!$25 Dinner Specials - $25 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (lots of options including some vege choices) AND your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner. Kids are also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be $10 dinner specials for children under 12 and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 7pm …

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia Comp - a few rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with over $1,000 of prizes, giveaways and other fun challenges for everyone!

8:30pm: special Canada Day FIREWORKS

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

9:00pm & 11:00pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws. As usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

7:30pm til late, late, late: LIVE ALL-CANADIAN DJ's spinning some classic, modern and very dancy Canadian tunes.

Where?Hard Rock Cafe Sydney (Level 2, Harbouside Centre, Darling Harbour). These guys are world class operators so expect a VERY BIG night! They've even trucked in some extra bar staff for the night as they know how Canadians party. And they've been practising and practising making Caesars.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Aside from the rewarding feeling of helping out and meeting way more new people than you otherwise would, you'll also get a few free drinks! Email if interested.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

Spread the word. Bring your camera. See you on June 28th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $25 dinner/drink deal? Yes.
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to perogies to pancakes.
3. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import well over 100 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s hundreds or even thousands of people!!! ALL Caesar's will be made to the traditional Canadian recipe and all bartenders have already been educated and trained in the art.
4. What’s Kokanee Beer? It's glacier fresh and the number 1 selling beer in British Columbia.
5. What's Dieu du Ciel? It's one of the coolest microbreweries in Quebec with crazy, yummy, brews.
6. Remember, Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Rob Ford is Chris Farley".
7. Can we reserve tables for the dinner special? Yes, limited seats and you must be there by 6pm.Other than that, it's first come first serve. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment. Call Hard Rock on 9280 0077 and mention Canada Day as they normally don't take bookings!
8. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. It gets busy so the earlier you show up the better to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues). It's a huge space with room to expand into adjoining venues if required.
9. Tips for avoiding the cover charge: show up before 7:00pm. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "Canadian"! Putting on a red shirt isn't enough but a red shirt & white pants for example should work. Canadian University stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.

4th of JULY - AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAYThe biggest 4th of July / Independence Day Celebration in Australia

Our famous trivia comp (6pm start), Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Cornhole, Awesome Music & Live American DJ's, American Food & Drink Specials, Jim Beam Party Crew, American Whiskey Tasting, lots of fun & games and more! Over $10,000 in Prizes Giveaways & Raffles including a FREE TRIP TO THE US thanks to Air New Zealand!

UBER is giving new users up to $40 between 2pm Saturday 28 June and 9am Sunday 29 June. It's simple:
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Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

Once again we've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia!

The Grand raffle prize is a FREE RETURN TRIP TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at Air New Zealand. The Jim Beam Party Crew will also be there to conduct some fun & games and this will be one of the first major events in Australia for Coors who has only recently starting shipping to Australia.

5:00pm: Doors open, food & dinks specials begin inclduing the $25 meal deals (which includes a full meal and your choice of a Coors, wine or soft drink). Kids are also welcome until 7:30pm if accompanies by a parent but things starting getting a bit more adult after that.

6:00pm-7:15pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 6pm-7:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways plus our friends at Jim Beam will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:30pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door. And in case you didn't see it the first time around, the Grand raffle prize is a FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at Air New Zealand (and you can also stop in Auckland, New Zealand on your way there or way back)!!!

9:00pm til late: Our American DJ's featuring DJ Daren Lake (NY) and DJ ToeKnee T (GA) will be spinning some tunes that will make you homesick... or dance... or both!

This is all thanks to our incredible Sponsors who ask very little in return so let's give them our support throughout the year:

CINCO DE MAYO is a Mexican holiday that has become an honoured North American celebtration. As luck would have it, it coincides with the greatest holiday ever celebrated outside of our Milky Way - MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! So once again we're combining the 2 to create a unique night that holds true to Mexican tradition while at the same time lets others get their Wookies on. So...

Chicos,

~ We must stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 152nd anniversary of the heroic Battle of Pueblo, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks. ~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. ~

~ Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another galaxy.~

~ We’re starting things off from 6pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very authentic Mexican food. The Mariachis will show up as will our beloved Latino DJ's Lavida and Locura (and friends) which is when the party really kicks into hyperdrive! ~

~ Make sure you wear a costume to avoid paying the higher cover charge. FYI, simply painting on a moustache isn't enough to count as a costume, you've got to make at least a bit of an effort. Prizes for best dressed Mexican, Star Wars or combined costumes.~

~ Canadians be proud, according to Wikipedia "In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day [i.e. May the 4th be with you] took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema."~

About the Food
It's REAL MEXICAN FOOD!!! No, we’re not joking. We’ve actually got Mexican chef, Cisco, on the night making only authentic Mexican food. Raised in California, he’s the first of his family born outside Mexico but he keeps the family tradition alive through his passion for Mexican food and culture. In fact, most of the recipes on the night will be his late grandmother’s including hand-made corn tortillas which we'll be using for authentic tacos! And if that’s not cool enough, his father was part of the first group to ever celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US in the 1960’s. And if that’s still not cool enough, he’s a hockey player and a fan of the Canucks (and the Kings but we'll forgive that). He only cooks from the heart and is doing this purely as a favour to us to make sure we get truly traditional Mexican food on the night. Thanks in advance Cisco…you’re awesome and once again, you’ve already done your family proud.

Short notice so everyone PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Every Canadian and Swede in Sydney should be there to watch!!! We're trying to make some Australian history here. Last Olympics we had ~800 people for the gold medal hockey game and this time we want to beat it!

Gold Medal game is on at 11pm. We're going to start pre-drinking at 9pm.

We're taking over the entire Hard Rock Cafe. They're staying open especially for us. They're also giving us the following deal: 5 Millers & Wings for $29.95!!!

We had a great time at Cheers last night watching Canada vs USA but Cheers ain't gonna be big enough! 4 years ago we had over 800 people so Hard Rock is the perfect size. They also have a giant screen and every TV in the bar will play the game for us.

SUPER BOWL MONDAY - SUPER BOWL XLVIII"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.” " Vince Lombardi

Kick off: approx. 10:25am. We've got the ENTIRE venue with lots of screens throughout including a GIANT SCREEN in the main bar. Breakfast menu, lunch inc chili dogs, Jonny Fatboy Burgers, etc, $20 Buckets of Bud, Bloody Mary's "by the Clock", lucky door prize draws and some fun, games & giveaways with the Budweiser crew! This is the largest Super Bowl party in Australia folks!

As Australian employees, you have the right/duty to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Morrison for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $4m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This event usually attracts quite a big & fun crowd and The Morrison have given us the perfect venue for the game. It's right in the heart of the CBD plus they've got TV's throughout including a giant screen in the main bar. They're also adding a breakfast menu for us as well and some "North American" food, lunch deals and beer specials.

Doors open at 8am. Seats are "first in, best dressed" so get there early for the ~10am kickoff. There's also a couple of free lucky door prize draws, one during half time and the other right after the game ends. Just ask for your free raffle ticket at any one of the bars. Game usually goes until around 2pm.

For those who think that drinking beer before 10am is uncivilized don't worry, we've also arranged some Bloody Mary's "by the Clock"!! So if you order a Bloody Mary between 8am and 9am it's $8, between 9am and 10am it's $9 and after 10am it stays locked in at $10 for the rest of the day.

And for those who think that football has something to do with soccer, come and see Bruno Mars perform during the half-time show.

Ok guys, we've found ourselves a pretty sweet last minute NYE party!! They're giving us exclusive use of the very stylish Ananas Bar in The Rocks (right next to the Argyle), access to 9pm & midnight fireworks, DJs, free shooter on arrival plus another free drink (beer/wine/sparkling), some free nibblies thrown and then access to The Argyle bash after midnight fireworks to party until at least 3am. Theme: Hollywood Glitter. More details below or coming soon.

First release tickets are sold out. SECOND RELEASE TICKETS are $90. After that, they go up to $100.

FIREWORKS: You can see the fireworks outside on the street and they'll give us wrist bands to come out and back in to the party.

ACCESS: access to The Rocks on NYE is well managed and easy to get to. http:// www.sydneynewyearseve.com/ vantage-points/the-rocks/. To get to our NYE party, just go to The Argyle and show them your ticket or tell them you're here for the Network Canada or Sydney Expat Americans NYE party and they'll show you the way.

THEME: the theme is Hollywood Glitter so do as little or as much as you want. It's meant to give you the scope to dress to the nines or just have fun with it. There's some standard bar dress code rules on the night so avoid shorts, sandals, running shoes, etc

GETTING INTO THE PARTY: everyone go to the entrance of Argyle Bar, show the door people your ticket or tell them you're here for the International NYE Party at Ananas (or the Network Canada Party or Expat American Party). They'll show you where to go to check in. When you get there, you'll get your wrist band, complimentary shooter and a drink ticket.

We'll be there by 7:30pm so come any time after that!

Since everyone is part of the group or a friend of a friend it'll be super easy to meet new people since we'll have the bar exclusively to ourselves.

HALLOWEENVI INTERNATIONAL THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE!

Once again this is going to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. There'll be an amazing international flavour to the party and we've got even more in store then ever before!!!

We've got even more space to work with this year so it's going to be HUGE!!!

The details...

6:30 – 9:30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL + HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES - Once again our sponsors are giving away free drink samples at each country!!!
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The Argyle is so big you'll need a map to find all 7 countries!
- Go around the world & complete the fun challenges to get your passport stamped (these challenges don't involve drinking and the free samples are completely optional)
- Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped at all 7 countries
- Be prepared for anything...and to meet lots of new people
- $10 Halloween cocktails thanks to our awesome sponsors k
- Lucky door prize draws and prize giveaways

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings may be available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us. For all prize draws, you need to be there to win!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The event is so big, we could actually use a few volunteers. But you have to be a fun, energetic person who wants to meet new people and doesn't mind helping out for an hour or two in exchange for a few drinks please let us know. We’re looking for great people from all nationalities!

SPREAD THE WORD. It's all of you who make this one of the best parties in the world so please spread the word far and wide and we can truly make Australian history once again.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes and even free drink samples from (6:30-9:30pm only):

12:30 – 5:00pm TRICK OR TREAT
- Bring the kids for some real trick or treating (they have to earn their prizes), fun, games and candy
-Activities for kids of all ages
- Food specials for kids under 12

12:30pm-4:00pm ZOMBIE's JAMBOREE
- Your kids can be the first in the world to try ZOMBIES ice blocks before they hit the markets
- Thanks to our event sponsor, Peters, we're giving them out for free. And Peters has promised they'll take part in the fun & games as well so kids will have to trick or treat for them!
- Two "spooktacular" flavours...Zombie Guts & Zombie Snot

This is going to be a great night out! And a great way to check out what's been hapening on the Canadian music scene. All of these acts are fantastic. Saidah will definitely blow you away!

There’s Rock n’ Roll. And then there’s the Rock n’ Soul of buzzy Toronto-bred vocalist Saidah Baba Talibah, daughter of Tony and Grammy Award-nominated icon Salome Bey, “Canada’s First Lady of Blues”. Strong bloodline notwithstanding, Saidah is a fierce artist that isn’t afraid to combine rock/funk/soul in all of her performances.

“Part glitzy pop, part avant-pop, and part fun”, Sidney York began as the long-distance relationship of two former band geeks: opera singer Brandi Sidoryk and bassoonist Krista Wodelet. Joining forces to create an avant-pop renaissance of the unusual instruments they grew up with, Sidney York’s frontwomen deliver a live experience that rollercoasters from bubbly, clap-and-whistle-along pop to sweet and sexy vocal harmonies, and their powerful onstage presence always leaves audiences wanting more.

Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer are armed with a stack of harmonicas, a mess of foot percussion and a road-worn Telecaster. Shawn “The Harpoonist” Hall and Matthew “The Axe Murderer” Rogers kick out raw and primal blues; continuing in the tradition of a ‘decades-deep blues style’ (Scott Brown, What’s up Yukon), while electrifying the genre a with a lightning bolt of new life. Their sound pays homage to influences ranging from Robert Johnson to Jack White, but its smothered in greasy, gritty soul, and punched with funk.

Code One, CMW (Canadian Music Week), CIMA (Canadian Independent Music Association), Network Canada and The Canadian Consulate present this event which is set to be full of foot tapping, head bopping performances with the right amount of quirk, cheek and attitude ensuring that whatever music style you are loyal to is replaced by these new discoveries and you walk away with an array of feel good musical emotion that will last well into the weekend.

NFL SEASON OPENER For Young Professionals

When

6pm til late, Friday, 6 September

Where

Cheers Bar, 561 George St, Sydney CBD. The entire venue is ours!

What

Fun crowd, great dinner menu and even a football (that's right, we call it football) game (Ravens vs Broncos)

This event is for ALL young professionals aged 24-35ish (i.e. you don't have to be Canadian or American and you don't need to be a football fan, but you've got to have fun!). It's a friends of friends event so a great place to meet other young & fun professionals...but no spoilers please! For the non-Canucks/Yanks out there, football = gridiron.

One of our most popular smaller social events of the year, the defending champion Baltimore Ravens will take on their rival Denver Broncos in our 3rd annual and incredibly popular NFL Season Opener. You don't need to be a football fan...it's a great night to meet new people.

Wear a shirt of your favorite football team or anything that will tell people where you're from.

No spoilers please. If you know the result of the game, please don't tell anyone!

CANADA DAY 2013 The Biggest in Australian History!

THANKS EVERYONE FOR A GREAT NIGHT! IT WAS JUST LIKE BEING BACK IN CANADA. PICTURES ARE ON NETWORK CANADA'S FACEBOOK PAGE.

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

We're taking it to a new level this year with, more music, more dancing, more fun & games, more prizes!!

Live Candian DJ's, Caesars, REAL Poutine, Perogies, pancakes, cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways & even Canadian beers (including the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose! as well as a bunch of other Canuck beers that'll make you homesick), the usual Candian Club Whiskey crew's fun & games. Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

Thanks to our awesome sponsors we’ve got a night full of charity raffles, free door prizes, giveaways, our famous trivia comp and fun and games. Over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways. And this year the grand raffle prize is a FREE TRIP TO CANADA thanks to the extremely groovy folks at Air New Zealand!

Here's the plan...

4:30pm - 8:30pm: $20 Dinner Specials! $20 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (lots of options including some vege choices) AND your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner.

4:30pm-7:00pm: Kids are also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be $10 dinner specials for children under 12 and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 7pm …

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia Comp : there'll be a few rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with over $1,000 of prizes, giveaways and other fun challenges for everyone!

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

8:00pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws. As usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:00pm and 10:30pm. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

7:30pm til late, late, late: LIVE ALL-CANADIAN DJ's spinning some classic, modern and very dancy Canadian tunes.

Where?The Argyle (18 Argyle St, The Rocks). These guys take Network Canada parties pretty darn seriously so expect a VERY BIG night! They've even trucked in some extra bars for the night now that they understand how Canadians party. And they've been practising and practising making Caesars.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Aside from the rewarding feeling of helping out and meeting way more new people than you otherwise would, you'll also get a few free drinks! Email if interested.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

Spread the word. Bring your camera. See you on June 29th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $20 dinner/drink deal? Yes, there'll be 5 or 6 dinner special options with at least one of them being full vegetarian (not vegan) and another involving fish.
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to perogies to pancakes to honey-dill chicken fingers.
3. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import well over 100 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s hundreds or even thousands of people!!! ALL Caesar's will be made to the traditional Canadian recipe and all bartenders have already been educated and trained in the art.
4. What’s Whistler Beer? Brewed in Whistler, Canada but owned by an Australian, a perfect fit for Network Canada.
5. What's Dieu du Ciel? It's one of the coolest microbreweries in Quebec.
6. Remember, Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Network Canada wants proof that Justin Beiber is Canadian".
7. Can we reserve tables for the dinner special? Yes, if you have a group + if it's before 7pm + you book online or by phone directly with The Argyle. But bookings are limited. Other than that, it's first come first serve. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment.
8. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. We've hit capacity a few times in the past so the earlier you show up the better so not to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues).
9. Tips for avoiding the cover charge: show up before 7:00pm. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "Canadian"! Putting on a red shirt isn't enough but a red shirt & white pants for example should work. Canadian University stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.

THE GLORIOUS FOURTHThe biggest 4th of July / Independence Day Celebration in Australia

~Celebrating all that is Red, White&Blue~

When

Friday, 5 July, 5:00pm til 1:30am

Where

City Hotel (347 Kent St, corner of King St, Sydney CBD)

What

Free entry, over $10,000 in prizes giveaways & raffles including a trip back to the US, live DJ, trivia, American food-beers-cocktails, lots of fun & games and more!

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

Once again we've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia! But note that this party will actually be on Friday, July 5th so you'll actually be able to celebrate J4 twice...or for one really long time if you're a true partyer!!

The Grand raffle prize is a FREE RETURN TRIP TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at Air New Zealand.

There's gonna be $10 Cocktails, Jim Beam, a variety of American beers, a huge selection of American whiskies, real American food made by real Americans, live DJ, lucky door prizes, giveaways, charity raffles, fun & games & even some boutique American beers. The theme is all things USA and there are prizes for best dressed!
Absolutely everyone is welcome so don't just tell your American friends.

5:00pm: Doors open as do food & drink specials. Kids & Families ($10 dinner specials for kids under 12) are also welcome til 7pm...things will start becoming a bit more adult after that. $20 American meal specials (at least 6 choices) which inlcudes your choice of American beer, American soft drink, wine or soft drink. Specials go til 9pm but there's snacks, cocktails, music, fun & games, American beers, American whiskies, etc for those who don't want dinner. FYI, we've got an American cook overseeing the entire menu and creating goodies that will taste as close to home as possible.

6:00pm-7:15pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 6pm-7:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways plus our friends at Jim Beam will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:30pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door. And in case you didn't see it the first time around, the Grand raffle prize is a FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at Air New Zealand (and you can also stop in Auckland, New Zealand on your way there or way back)!!!

9:00pm til late: Our American DJ will be spinning some tunes that will make you homesick... or dance... or both!

This is all thanks to our incredible Sponsors who ask very little in return so let's give them our support throughout the year:

6pm-8pm: No charge IF you're in a Mexican or Star Wars costume ($10 otherwise)
After 8pm: $10 charge IF you're in a Mexican or Star Wars costume ($20 otherwise)
In other words, get there early and dress-up!

CINCO DE MAYO is an honoured North American celebtration. It's a Mexican holiday that's actually becoming more popular in Canada & the US than it is in Mexico! As luck would have it, it also coincides with the greatest holiday ever celebrated outside of our Milky Way - MAY THE 4th BE WITH YOU! So once again we're combining the 2 to create a unique night that holds true to Mexican tradition while at the same time lets others get their Wookies on. So...

Chicos,

~ We must stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 151st anniversary of the heroic Battle of Pueblo, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks. ~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. ~

~ Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another galaxy.~

~ We’re starting things off from 6pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very authentic Mexican food. The Mariachis will show up as will our beloved DJ Locura which is when the party really kicks into 2nd gear! ~

~ We're celebrating a day early which means it coincides with the official STAR WARS DAY (May the 4th be with you) so if you don't have any Mexicana in your closet, pull out the Wookie (that's not a euphemism)! Canadians be proud, according to Wikipedia "In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema."

About the Food
It's REAL MEXICAN FOOD!!! No, we’re not joking. We’ve actually got Mexican chef, Cisco, on the night making only authentic Mexican food. Raised in California, he’s the first of his family born outside Mexico but he keeps the family tradition alive through his passion for Mexican food and culture. In fact, most of the recipes on the night will be his late grandmother’s including hand-made corn tortillas which we'll be using for authentic tacos! And if that’s not cool enough, his father was part of the first group to ever celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US in the 1960’s. And if that’s still not cool enough, he’s a hockey player and a fan of the Canucks (and the Kings but we'll forgive that). He only cooks from the heart and is doing this purely as a favour to us to make sure we get truly traditional Mexican food on the night. He did it for us last year and people are still talking about it!!!! Thanks in advance Cisco…you’re awesome and once again, you’ve already done your family proud.

Check back here or Facebook for any updates.

Let's do it again, por favor!

besame,

red de Canada

SUPER BOWL MONDAY - SUPER BOWL XLVII"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.” " Vince Lombardi

As Australian employees, you have the right/duty to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Morrison for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $3.5m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This event usually attracts quite a big & fun crowd and The Morrison have given us the perfect venue for the game. It's right in the heart of the CBD plus they've got TV's throughout including a giant screen in the main bar. They're also adding a breakfast menu for us as well and some "North American" food, lunch deals and beer specials.

Doors open at 8am. Seats are "first in, best dressed" so get there early for the ~10am kickoff. There's also a couple of free lucky door prize draws, one during half time and the other right after the game ends. Just ask for your free raffle ticket at any one of the bars. Game usually goes until around 2pm.

For those who think that drinking beer before 10am is uncivilized don't worry, we've also arranged some Bloody Mary's!!

And for those who think that football has something to do with soccer, come and see Beyonce perform during the half-time show.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on FACEBOOK event page.

HALLOWEENV INTERNATIONAL THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE!

Once again this is going to the biggest Halloween party in Australian history. There'll be an amazing international flavour to the party and we're turning it up to 11 this year and taking no prisoners!!

GREAT EVENT AND INCREDIBLE COSTUMES EVERYONE. HUNDREDS OF PICS ARE POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE SO CHECK THEM OUT!

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us. For all prize draws, you need to be there to win!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The event is so big, we could actually use a few volunteers. But you have to be a fun, energetic person who wants to meet new people and doesn't mind helping out for an hour or two in exchange for a few drinks please let us know. We’re looking for great people from all nationalities!

SPREAD THE WORD. It's all of you who make this one of the best parties in the world so please spread the word far and wide and we can truly make Australian history once again.

SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL CAUSE. Seeing as this is such an International event, we thought we’d also support an international charity! As such, benefits of the cover charge and an entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes and even free drink samples from (6:30-9:30pm only):

It would be great to get your RSVP's so we have an idea of how to plan things on the day.

Note

This event is for ALL young professionals aged 24-35ish (i.e. you don't have to be Canadian or American but you've got to have fun!)

Some people call it Kick-Ball, others call it Soccer-Baseball, we call it a good excuse to get together for some fun. The stakes are high. We're playing for national pride here.

We've had some American young professionals (aged 24-35) in our network challenge the Canucks to a very friendly game of boozy kickball. In some drunken discussion, we decided that it should be a "triathalon" of "sports". As such...

There will be a Canada vs USA triathalon with the winning nation receiving honours. The 3 chosen sports (all coed) are:

1. Kickball/Soccer Baseball game - very coed, very fun. If you can catch while holding a beer, you're in!
2. Bean Bag Toss/Cornholing
3. Drinking games!?

It's also Thanksgiving weekend for Canadians so thought it would be a good way to fight those homesick blues. So we'll make it into a picnic as well...BYO food & drinks but there's also a food kiosk at the park in case you forget.

This event is for ALL young professionals aged 24-35ish (i.e. you don't have to be Canadian or American but you've got to have fun!). It'll be a small group of 150-200 people where you'll meet lots of other young professionals.

AND...our awesome friends at ESPN have donated a couple of cool prizes for us to randomly give out on the night.

No spoilers please. If you know the result of the game, please don't tell anyone!

There's no guest list so RSVPs aren't required but always appreciated. Argyle will take bookings for large groups if they arrive before 7pm. You can also check out the event on Facebook.

Note

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

We're taking it to a new level this year with a new & bigger venue, more music, more dancing, more fun & games!! Thanks Argyle for accomodating us!

Live Candian DJ's, Caesars, REAL poutine, pancakes, cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways & even Canadian beers (including the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose! as well as a bunch of other Canuck beers that'll make you homesick), the usual Candian Club Whisky crew's fun & games. Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

4:30pm - 8:30pm: $20 Dinner Specials! $20 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (6 options including some vege choices) AND your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner.

4:30pm-7:00pm: Kids are also welcome during this time as long as they're accompanied by a parent. There'll be $10 dinner specials for children under 12 and possibily even a "junior hockey shoot-out". However, things will get a bit racy after 7pm …

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges for trivia and non-trivia players!

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

8:00pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: as usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:00pm and 10:30pm. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

7:30pm til late, late, late: LIVE ALL-CANADIAN DJ's spinning some classic, modern and very dancy Canadian tunes.

Where?NEW VENUE THIS YEAR. The Argyle (18 Argyle St, The Rocks). These guys take Network Canada parties pretty darn seriously so expect a VERY BIG night!.

Volunteers have more fun! We're looking for a few hip, young, cool volunteers on the night for an hour or so. Aside from the rewarding feeling of helping out and meeting way more new people than you otherwise would, you'll also get a few free drinks! Email if interested.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! These sponsors don't ask for much and genuinely want to show their support and thanks to the Canadian community so they deserve some mention and our support in return:

Please note that any of the above details can change so please check back.

Spread the word. Bring your camera. See you on June 30th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $20 dinner/drink deal? Yes, there are 6 dinner special options with one of them being full vegetarian (not vegan) and another involving fish.
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party! Plus there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to pancakes to honey/dill chicken fingers.
3. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import well over 100 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s hundreds or even thousands of people!!!
4. What’s Whistler Beer? It's delicious. Brewed in Whistler, Canada but owned by an Australian, a perfect fit for Network Canada.
5. What's Dieu du Ciel? It's one of the coolest microbreweries in Quebec.
6. Remember, Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Network Canada throws a mean party ".
7. Can we reserve tables for the dinner special? Yes, if it's before 7pm and you book online or by phone directly with The Argyle. Other than that, it's first come first serve. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment.
8. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. We've hit capacity a few times in the past so the earlier you show up the better so not to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues).
9. Tips for avoiding the $10 cover charge: show up before 8:30pm is the easiest. If you can't make it early, make sure you dress "Canadian"! Putting on a red shirt isn't enough but a red shirt & white pants for example should work. Canadian University stuff is also acceptable but again, just showing up with a t-shirt won't convince the bouncers.

THE GLORIOUS FOURTHThe biggest 4th of July / Independence Day Celebration in Australia

~Celebrating all that is Red, White&Blue~

When

Friday, 6 July, 5:00pm til 1:00am

Where

City Hotel (347 Kent St, corner of King St, Sydney CBD)

What

Free entry, over $12,000 in prizes giveaways & raffles including a trip for 2 back to the US, live DJ, trivia, American food-beers-cocktails, American whiskey tasting, lots of fun & games and more!

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

Once again we've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia! But note that this party will actually be on Friday, July 6th so you'll actually be able to celebrate J4 twice...or for one really long time if you're a true partyer!!

The Grand raffle prize is TWO FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at United Airlines.

There's gonna be $10 Cocktails, Jim Beam, a variety of American beers, a huge selection of American whiskies, real American food made by real Americans, live DJ, lucky door prizes, giveaways, charity raffles, fun & games & even some boutique American beers. The theme is all things USA and there are prizes for best dressed!
Absolutely everyone is welcome so don't just tell your American friends.

5:00pm: Doors open as do food & drink specials. Kids & Families ($10 dinner specials for kids under 12) are also welcome til 7pm...things will start becoming a bit more adult after that. Free American candy buffet thanks to Sugar Fix! $20 American meal specials (at least 6 choices) which inlcudes your choice of American beer, wine or soft drink. Specials go til 9pm but there's snacks, cocktails, music, fun & games, American beers, American whiskies, etc for those who don't want dinner. FYI, we've got an American cook overseeing the entire menu and creating goodies that will taste as close to home as possible.

5:30pm & 6:30pm: Private American whisky tasting in the Emperor Lounge downstairs thanks to our friends at Coca Cola. Seats are limited to 25 people for each sitting Tickets are $20 (buy them at the front door) and you get 5-6 tastings including some of the very expensive stuff. You also get to be some of the first to try the new Jim Beam range.

6:00pm-7:30pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 6pm-7:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways plus our friends at Jim Beam will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:30pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door. And in case you didn't see it the first time around, the Grand raffle prize is TWO FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at United Airlines!!!

9:00pm til late: Our American DJ will be spinning some tunes that will make you homesick... or dance... or both!

This is all thanks to our incredible Sponsors who ask very little in return so let's give them our support throughout the year:

At Network Canada we love excuses to party, and because Canada Day isn’t coming up for a little while, we thought we’d go for another honoured North American celebration…CINCO DE MAYO. A Mexican holiday that's actually more popular in Canada & the US than it is in Mexico! So...

Chicos,

~Once again, we stand with our Mexican neighbours and pay tribute not only to the 150th anniversary of the heroic Battle of Pueblo, but to the nation that has blessed us with tequila, tacos and vague-but-blissful memories of our Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks.~

~ Miliones de gringos all across North America will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few margaritas or even partake in tequila body shots. We've got it easy here in Sydney...they go sky-diving every year to celebrate in Vancouver!~

~Last year’s event was awesome, but this year we’re REALLY taking it to another level.~

~We’re starting things off Upstairs at City Hotel from 6pm with some fun & games, great drink specials and very authentic Mexican food. By 8pm or so, we’ll take over the entire bar (upstairs & downstairs) which is when the party kicks into 2nd gear!~

We're celebrating a day early which means that it coincides with the official STAR WARS DAY (May the 4th be with you) so if you don't have any Mexicana in your closet, pull out the Wookie (that's not a euphemism)! Canadians be proud, according to Wikipedia "In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema."

About the Food
It's REAL MEXICAN FOOD!!! No, we’re not joking. We’ve actually got Mexican chef, Cisco, on the night making only authentic Mexican food. Raised in California, he’s the first of his family born outside Mexico but he keeps the family tradition alive through his passion for Mexican food and culture. In fact, most of the recipes on the night will be his late grandmother’s including hand-made corn tortillas which we'll be using for authentic tacos! And if that’s not cool enough, his father was part of the first group to ever celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the US in the 1960’s. And if that’s still not cool enough, he’s a hockey player and a fan of the Canucks (and the Kings but we'll forgive that). He only cooks from the heart and is doing this purely as a favour to us to make sure we get truly traditional Mexican food on the night. Thanks in advance Cisco…you’re awesome and you’ve already done your family proud.

An awesome show that's what! Speaking from personal experience, these guys are AMAZING to watch live.

Win
Free Tix

We're giving away 2 x pairs of tickets for the Sydney show, 2 x pairs of tickets for the Melbourne show and 1 x Double Pass to Sunday & Monday at the Bluesfest (which has a completely awesome line-up this year)!! Just write us any poem about Great Big Sea and submit it by March 20th. The best 5 poems win and winners will be posted on the website and Facebook (along with their first names only).

Note

Even if you don't win, there'll be plenty of us at the Sydney show so get your tickets

Great Big Sea rocks!!! Nine albums, 17 years on the road, relentless tours, crazy shows...these 3 guys from Newfoundland have a huge cult following all over the world. This is their first Australian tour and they're stoked. From personal experience, these guys are INCREDIBLE in their live show. For those who truly love amazing music, check them out at the Byron Bay Bluesfest along with some other incredible acts.

The other day, I was lucky enough to have a phone call with Great Big Sea-man (hehehe...I said sea-man), Alan Doyle. He's a genuine guy with a genuine love for music & a genuine appreciation of (Canadian) music history. For all you music geeks out there he credits the Clancy Bros (who also profoundly influenced Bob Dylan) - as one of the band's biggest influences and you can certainly hear it in their harmonies).

Here's a direct quote from our chat:

"NEWFOUNDLANDERS & AUSTRALIANS - TWO OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST DRINKING & SINGING CULTURES - WILL TRULY MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME"

Alan & the rest of GBS are chuffed about their first Australian tour. While Alan has toured here before with his good friend, Russell Crowe, he admits that's it's taken GBS way too long to get here but promised they'll make up for the lost time.

HERE ARE THE 5 WINNERS OF THE GREAT BIG SEA POEM COMPETITION...

"From St John’s to Sydney"Growin’ up on the “Rock”, there was music all ‘roundRankin Street or Rose and Thistle is where the boys could be foundEnergetic rock infused with folk became the signature soundAlan Doyle, Sean McCan and Bob Hallett loved to plank ‘er downThe Irish Descendants opening act, the crowds they did astound

Bodhran, fiddle, mandolin and guitar, the music could be heard down townInternational fame was eminent and there name became renownGreat Big Sea’s third album had a picture of a clown

Sea of no cares, I’se The B’y and What Are Ya’ At? Made us shake the groundEvery Newfie sang along and the screech they would poundAustralia now gets the chance to hear them ‘cause they are Byron Bay Bluesfest Bound

by Larry
---

Great Big Sea in Australia? HOLY F@#K!
I can't believe my friggin' luck!
Been waiting years for them to tour here
and sing their songs about women, sailing and beer
Subjects any Aussie can easily get
This kitchen party will be the best one yet!
Seen them a dozen times in the homeland
But it's not enough to satiate my love for this band
Visited Newfoundland just to see St John's town
Went cod jiggin in Petty Habour and listened to George St sounds
I've been constantly tweeting Russell Crowe,
Saying "Bring your mates down, you've got the dough!"
Maybe the message finally got through
Hope they play Mari-Mac and Ordinary Day too.
We'll rant and we'll roar like true Canuncks
Great Big Sea in Melbourne? What luck!

by Suzanne
---

It will be the ‘End Of The World As We Know It’
If I should miss seeing them ‘Play’
There must be ‘Something to it’
It will be an extra ‘Ordinary day’
For ‘When I’m Up I Can’t Get Down’‘I’m a Rover’ and ‘Everything Shines’
I’ll find a ‘Boat Like Gideon Brown’
And drink ‘Margaritas’ instead of wine.
So don’t have a ‘Heart of Stone’I’m writing this “As Fast As I Can’I ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’Don’t make me a ‘Little Beggarman’.
So I’m gonna ‘Beat the Drum’Because I am ‘Buying Time’I will ‘Hit The Ground and Run’When those tickets are all mine….

by Linda
---

To the tune of Helmethead...

I was just in Sydney town, when I got that great email
I couldn't watch in ‘Couver, and my fists rang like a bell.
I've never won some tickets, and I want them very much,
but when it comes to Great Big Sea, I've had the worst of luck.

My first show I booked tickets, and waited for some weeks,
but a day before the concert, I was puking in the sink,
in Vancouver they sure rocked it, a great show I had missed -
I gave it to a good friend, for that I’m really pissed.

So choose me, fare thee well,
There's no time for delay,
You'll see me at the concert, even if I have to pay
So choose me, fare thee well,
I'm glad you shared my post,
You know I want these tickets so so so much more than most.

by Tom
---

Hail to the 4 screamin' & screechin' Newfy lads.
Spreading the Celtic passion like fishermen gone mad!
Who toast to the east coast through their stories & song.
They have sung it all, from Victoria to St.John's!

No bar has been too big, and no drink too strong!
These are the 4 lads who bring it on!!!
No sea, no drink, no distance is too great.
For these are the lads who conquer and celebrate!
So raise a drink to Alan, Bob, Darrell, and Sean.
The band of merry musicians who tell their life through song!!!

We'll have a reserved area for all of us upstairs and we'll be pretty easy to find.

What

Just a small group of young professional Canucks, Yanks & Aussies getting together to watch some college basketball and socialize. Actually, it's probably more about socializing which is why we choose the beautiful views of Helm Bar, but there'll be plenty of screens to watch the games.

TRAILER PARK BOYS - Drunk, High & Unemployed Tour A cult TV hit around the world and we're giving away some FREE TICKETS!

When &
Where

Melbourne: 13 (sold out), 14, 15 March at The Forum
Sydney: 16 March at The Enmore Theatre
Adelaide: 18 March at TheBarton Theatre
Brisbane: 19 & 20 (sold out) March at The Tivoli

What

A frickin crazy show! Being sober is optional (but not allowed for the Trailer Park Boys themselves).

Win
Free Tix

We're giving away 4 x pairs of tickets for the Sydney show. Just write a Haiku about Trailer Park Boys and submit it by March 10th. The best 4 Haiku's win and winners will be posted on the Network Canada website and Facebook page (along with their first names only).

Note

Quite a few of us are already going to the show.

Trailer Park Boys are coming to Australia for the first time and bringing with them Sunnyvale trailer park. These guys have a huge cult following around the world based on their TV show and they're even funnier live on stage! From what their tour managers told us about the show, it's going to be insane. Check out Ricky, Julian & Bubbles are literally on the Drunk, High & Unemployed Tour.

HAIKU COMPETITION IS CLOSED with dozens of great entries. Haiku's are really tough to judge but our panel did a great job choosing the following 4 WINNERS...

Kick off: approx. 10:25am. Viewing throughout the entire bar but we’ll probably be in the main bar watching the giant screen and the outdoor, fully covered, courtyard with the massive plasma. Breakfast menu, lunch deals, $5 Buds & $8 Bloody Mary's all day and some North American style food. Free door prize draws

As Australian employees, you have the right/duty to “chuck a sickie” to observe the Great North American Holiday—The Super Bowl. If you really need to keep the bosses happy, sneak in to The Brooklyn for a cheeky morning shot of C.C. or a quick lunch to watch the end of the game. At $3.5m for a 30 second ad, the Super Bowl must be worth watching!!!

This event usually attracts quite a big & fun crowd and our friends at the Brooklyn have given us the perfect venue for the game. It's right in the heart of the CBD plus they've got TV's throughout including a 12 foot giant screen in the main bar and a ginormous plasma in the outdoor, fully covered, courtyard. They're also adding a breakfast menu for us as well and some "North American" food, lunch deals and beer specials.

Doors open at 8am. Seats are "first in, best dressed" so get there early for the ~10am kickoff. There's also a couple of free lucky door prize draws, one during half time and the other right after the game ends. Just ask for your free raffle ticket at any one of the bars. Game usually goes until around 2pm.

For those who think that drinking beer before 10am is uncivilized don't worry, we've also arranged $8 Bloody Mary's!!

For those who think that football has something to do with soccer, come and see Madonna perform during the half-time show.

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us. For all prize draws, you need to be there to win!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The event is so big, we could actually use a few volunteers. But you have to be a fun, energetic person who wants to meet new people and doesn't mind helping out for an hour or two in exchange for a few drinks please let us know. We’re looking for great people from all nationalities!

SPREAD THE WORD. It's all of you who make this one of the best parties in the world so please spread the word far and wide and we can truly make Australian history once again.

SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL CAUSE. Seeing as this is such an International event, we thought we’d also support an international charity! As such, benefits of the cover charge and an entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes and even free drink samples from (6:30-9:30pm only):

12:30 – 5:00pm FAMILY TIME
- Bring the kids for some real trick or treating (they have to earn their prizes), fun, games and candy
- Food specials for kids under 12

2:45 – 4:00pm GOSEEK - GoSeek are award-winning, all-Australian, children's entertainers, who will have your youngsters dancing around.
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They'll be hanging around and interacting with the kids from 2:45pm as well as giving us a musical performance!

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, birthday parties, etc, just contact us.

SPREAD THE WORD. Please spread the word far and wide so children all over Sydney can experience a real Halloween (well almost a real Halloween... they're unlikely to freeze their butts off)!

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE. An entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook

WORLD SERIES GAME 1 FOR THOSE OF US WHO ENJOY CRICKET BUT FEEL LIKE IT TAKES TOO LONG!

When

Thursday, 20 October, from 6pm

Where

Cheers Bar (561 George St, Sydney CBD)

What

Good company, great dinner menu and that other sport involving bats & balls

Dress

Casual or formal or anything in between or your Blue Jays cap...unless you're American, in which case wear an Expos cap

Game starts around 8pm but there'll be a group of Canucks & Yanks there for after work drinks from around 6pm

As per the many requests, and after a really fun night out at the NFL Season opener (sorry, no CFL in Australia), we're giving baseball a try. A lot of people are there just to socialise, but there are some who want to follow the game so please don't mention the score if you know it (the game is a replay from earlier in the day)t!!! Space is limited and we packed it out last time. It's a great chance to meet lots of new Canucks and Yanks in the lead up to Halloween

NFL SEASON OPENER
Or a really good excuse to hang out with fun people

When

Friday, 9 September, from 6pm

Where

Cheers Bar, Mezzanine Levell (561 George St, Sydney CBD)

What

Good company, great dinner menu and even a football (that's right, we call it football) game (Saints vs Packers)

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your American friends!

We've teamed up with a number of American social & professional networking groups to bring you the biggest 4th of July party in Australia. But note that this party will actually be on Saturday, July 2nd so you'll actually be able to celebrate J4 twice...or for one really long time if you're a true partyer!!

There's gonna be $10 Cocktails, Miller, Jim Beam, Samuel Adams. real American food made by real Americans, music, lucky door prizes, giveaways, charity raffles, a live DJ, fun & games & even some boutique American beers. The theme is all things USA and there are prizes for best dressed!
Absolutely everyone is welcome so don't just tell your American friends. And just announced, the Grand raffle prize is TWO FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at United Airlines.

4:00pm-6:30pm: The doors open as do the drink specials but Kids & Families are also welcome during this time ($10 dinner specials for children under 12 as well as chances to win some small prizes in our junior fun & games challenges from 5:00-6:00pm). After 6:30pm, things will start becoming a bit more adult.

4:30pm - 9:00pm: $15 Dinner Special! $15 gets you a full “Americian” meal (7 options including some vege choices) AND your choice of an American beer, glass of wine or softdrink. RSVP's aren't necessary but are very appreciated to info@networkcanada.com.au or Facebook. And there's plenty of other American snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner. FYI, we've got an American cook overseeing the entire menu and creating goodies that will taste as close to home as possible.

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia time: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Jim Beam will be bringing out their party crew to run some fun & games.

8:00pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:00pm and 10:30pm and you’ve got to be there to win. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door. And in case you didn't see it the first time around, the Grand raffle prize is TWO FREE RETURN TRIPS TO LOS ANGELES OR SAN FRANCISCO thanks to our awesome friends at United Airlines!!!

10:00pm til late: A North American DJ will be spinning some tunes that will make you homesick... or dance... or both!

Where?City Hotel (corner of King & Kent St, Sydney CBD), click to get directions. Close to Town Hall & Martin Place train stations and right by Darling Harbour/King St. Wharf.

Who can we thank for such an awesome night ?
Our incredible sponsors of course
:

See the OFFICIAL INVITE. Please note that Network Canada reserves the right to change any of the above details at any time.

As this is the inaugural Glorious Fourth party, we really need your help to Spread the Word.

FAQ's
1. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party plus from 4:30-10pm there’s lots of other American snacks created by an American who's made it his mission to make things taste as close to home as possible.
2. What if there's a big sporting event on that night and I want to do both? If there's a big game on, we'll show it but ONLY in the upstairs bar … so the rest of us can keep celebrating the 4th of July all night!!
3. Are there really American Beers? Yes but don’t expect them to last all nigh!
4. Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "The Glorious Fourth Party Rocks ".
5. Can we reserve tables for the dinner special? It's first come first serve but if you've got a large group of 20 or more people, send us an email and we'll try to help. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment.
6. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. We've hit capacity a few times in the past at our other parties (e.g. Canada Day, Halloween, etc) so the earlier you show up the better so not to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues).

CANADA DAY 2011One of the biggest Canadian events in the Southern Hemisphere!

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

$10 Caesars, Pancakes, REAL Poutine, $10 cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways & even Canadian beers (including the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose! as well as the infamous Maudite!). Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

4:30pm - 8:30pm: $15 Dinner Special! $15 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (7 options including some vege choices) AND your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink. RSVP's aren't necessary but are very appreciated to info@networkcanada.com.au or Facebook. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner.

4:30pm-6:30pm: Kids are also welcome during this time ($10 dinner specials for children under 12 as well as chances to win some small prizes in our "junior hockey shoot-out" around 5:30pm). Things may get a bit racy after 7pm …

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and lots of individual challenges.

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

8:00pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: as usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:00pm and 10:30pm and you’ve got to be there to win. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

10:00pm til late: LIVE ALL-CANADIAN DJ OSOMOLE spinning some classic, modern and dancy Canadian tunes.

Where?The newly refurbished City Hotel (corner of King & Kent St, Sydney CBD), click to get directions. Close to Town Hall & Martin Place train stations and right by Darling Harbour/King St. Wharf.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Here they are:

See the OFFICIAL INVITE. Please note that Network Canada reserves the right to change any of the above details at any time.

Spread the word. Bring your camera. See you on June 25th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $15 dinner/drink deal? Yes, there are 7 dinner special options with 2.5 of them being vegetarian (the 0.5 involves salmon)
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party plus from 4:30-10pm there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from REAL poutine to pancakes to honey/dill chicken fingers to quesadillas.
3. What if there's a big sporting event on that night and I want to do both? If there's a big game on, we'll show it but ONLY in the upstairs “Maple Leaf Lounge”… so the rest of us can keep partying Canadian style all night!!
4. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night.We managed to import 100 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s hundreds and hundreds of people!!!
5. What’s Whistler Beer? It's delicious. Brewed in Whistler, Canada but owned by an Australian, a perfect fit for Network Canada.
6. Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Network Canada Totally Rocks".
7. Can we reserve tables for the dinner special? It's first come first serve. There's hundreds of seats but it's looking like a busy night so get in early to avoid disappointment.
8. Is there a door list? Nope. Just show up. We've hit capacity a few times in the past (and looks like we'll do it again this year) so the earlier you show up the better so not to avoid any line-ups (oops I mean queues).

As per the many many requests over the weekend to find a place (i) in the heart of the CBD that will show ALL of the games (ii) that's also close to all transport and (iii) that may be nice enough to throw in a drink special...we've succeeded!!

Thanks to our long-standing friends at BAR 333, you can watch Vancouver (or that other team) take home the most beautiful trophy on the planet. There's also...

$12 JUGS OF BEER and great food!
$12 JUGS OF BEER and great food! Sorry, had to say it twice.

There’ll be a good group of us heading to BAR 333 but in case you can't make it, here are a few other places showing the games depending on where you are:

-The Brewhouse on King St. Wharf (usually open at 11am but likely to open earlier for the games)
-The Stuffed Beaver in Bondi
-Northies in Cronulla
-Foxtel is showing all of them in case you can't get off the couch

First off, our last event was awesome...a small(ish) get together where approximately 300 very fun & beautiful people from Canada, USA, Australia and 10+ other countries shook it up. Special thanks to the late stayers who carried on poolside at Ivy for what ended up being quite a crazy time.

As the Network Canada name would suggest, we have a bit of a bias toward the Great White North (i.e. Canuckland, Canadia, etc). But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t follow the age-old principle of Love Thy Neighbor (hence the U.S. spelling of the word Neighbour)!

This time, however, we're not talking about our good Americano friends. This time, we’re talking about our other neighbor to the south, the one that gave us Tequila, burritos and completely soberless Reading Weeks/Spring Breaks…that’s right, we’re talkin bout MEXICO! You see, here at Network Canada we love excuses to party, and because Canada Day isn’t coming up for a little while, we thought we’d go for another honoured North American celebration…CINCO DE MAYO. In fact, this holiday is actually more popular in Canada & the US than it is in Mexico!

So, at precisely 6pm Friday May 6th it will be Cinco de Mayo in somewhere en Mexico y miliones de gringos all across the Americas will celebrate of our proclaimed Mexican nacional holiday as an excuse to tip back a few Margaritas et al. In remembrance of something that may have happened a long time ago in Mexico possibly involving a war or bullfight--we will drink in Sydney.

As usual no cover charge; open to absolutely everyone (over 18!); $6 Coronas, $25 Margarita & Sangria Jugs, very tasty tequila bar thanks to our friends at Cazadores, $10 burritos, tacos and other Mexican treats AND special live performance by sexy latino/funk/percussion fusion masters MARTINI CLUB (at approx 9-10pm). Feel ...free to show your Mexicana...prizes for best-dressed!! RSVP’s not at all necessary but appreciated.

Anything from suits to jeans, whatever you like but most of us wiill be showing our Mexican spirit!!

Note

Absolutely everyone (over 18) welcome so don't just tell your North American friends.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

PARTY TIME AGAIN...the way we used to do it- Friday, 18 February 2011! BACK TO OUR ROOTS!

First off, thanks to the 3,000+ people who came to our Halloween bash! What an incredible night and still the largest Halloween party in Australian history. Rest assured we’ll be doing it again next year. Pictures are available on our Facebook page.

On to the next event...many people have requested that we have one of our “smaller” parties like we used to do. Great idea! These are by far our favourite events as this is where everyone gets to chat and you're guaranteed to meet heaps of new people.

As usual, no cover charge; open to absolutely everyone (over 18!); $5 Canadian Club Whisky mixed drinks all night as well as $5 Moosehead beers; everyone who shows up gets a free raffle ticket with a chance to win some cool prizes from one of our favourite sponsors...Canadian Club Whisky. There’ll be two draws on the night, one around 7:30pm and the other around 8:30pm.

For all you Gridiron (ahem, Football) fans, we’re getting together to watch the SUPER BOWL LIVE! This is event usually draws a huge crowd so think about chucking a sicky so you can enjoy the game, great company, awesome food and a few drinks.

For those who are less interested in the sport, this is also the game where all the cool new television ads are launched and the half-time show will be around lunch so come down for a bite and catch-up! If not, we'll see you at the next party which will be on Friday, 18 February.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook event page.

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL III THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY!

We're doing it again...and bigger!! Once again Network Canada has secured The Argyle and teamed up with a number of international groups to create the biggest Halloween party Australia has ever seen.

6:30 – 9:30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL + HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES - This year our sponsors are giving away free drink samples at each country!!!
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The Argyle is so big we’ll have to give you a map to find all 6 countries!
- Go around the world & complete the fun challenges to get your passport stamped (these challenges don't involve drinking and the free samples are completely optional)
- Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped at all 6 countries
- Be prepared to meet lots of new people
- $10 Halloween cocktails thanks to our awesome sponsors
- $20 dinner specials includes free 300ml German beer, wine or soft drink
- Lucky door prize draws and prize giveaways

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us. For all prize draws, you need to be there to win!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED. The event is so big, we could actually use a few volunteers. So if you're a fun, energetic person who wants to meet new people and doesn't mind helping out for an hour or two in exchange for a few drinks please let us know. We’re looking for great people from all nationalities!

SPREAD THE WORD. More than ever, we need your support to make this awesome night happen. Please spread the word far and wide so we can truly make Australian history once again.

SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL CAUSE. Seeing as this is such an International event, we thought we’d also support an international charity! As such, benefits of the cover charge (only those who don't make an effort to wear a costume have to pay a cover) and an entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

SPONSORS. Thanks to our sponsors for great prizes and even free drink samples from (6:30-9:30pm only):

2:00 – 6:00pm FAMILY TIME
- Bring the kids for some real trick or treating (they have to earn their prizes), fun, games and candy*
- $10 lunch specials for kids under 12
- Have your picture taken by Moonie the Moon Bear in support of Animals Asia.

3:30 – 5:30pm GOSEEK - Rumour has it that if you don't know who GoSeek are, you probably don't have children! They're award-winning, all-Australian children's entertainers
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They'll be hanging around and interacting with the kids from 3:30pm as well as giving us a musical performance!

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us.

SPREAD THE WORD. Please spread the word far and wide so children all over Sydney can experience a real Halloween!

SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE. An entirely voluntary gold coin donation will go toward helping our friends at Animals Asia.

UPDATES. There may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook

Absolutely everyone welcome so don't just bring your Canadian friends!

$10 Caesars, Pancakes, Poutine, $10 cocktail specials, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways & even Canadian beers (including the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose!). Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

Thanks to our awesome sponsors we’ve got a night full of charity raffles, free door prizes, giveaways, trivia comps and, for the first time, a live musical performance.

4:30pm - 8:30pm: $15 Dinner Special! $15 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (7 options including some vege choices), your choice of a Canadian beer, glass of wine or softdrink AND a ticket to an Ice Dogs Hockey game. RSVP's aren't necessary but are very appreciated to info@networkcanada.com.au or Facebook. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner.

4:30pm-6:30pm: Kids are also welcome during this time ($10 dinner specials for children under 12 as well as chances to win some small prizes in our first ever "junior hockey shoot-out" around 5:30pm) – things may get a bit racy after that…

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia: there will be three rounds of our famous team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and a few individual challenges.

6:45-7:30pm: Comedy: two rising stars of the international comedy scene Sam McCool (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) and Anthony Salame (Montreal International Comedy Festival) are going to give us a small taste of their unique humour.

7:30pm: Live Music: Canadian singer/songwrite/roots-rocker Lonnie Rathie is performing! If you haven't heard Lonnie before then you're in for a treat. Not only is she a beautiful singer/songwriter, she's also the biggest hockey fan ever!

7:30pm - 10:30pm: heaps of fun & games and prize giveaways.

8:00pm: Australia vs. Ireland rugby game will be shown ONLY in the upstairs “Maple Leaf Lounge”… so the rest of us can keep partying Canadian style all night!!

8:30pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: as usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:30pm and 10:30pm and you’ve got to be there to win. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

Heaps of other giveaways, plus our friends at Canadian Club Whisky will be running some fun & games.

Where?City Hotel (corner of King & Kent St, Sydney CBD), click to get directions. Close to Town Hall & Martin Place train stations and right by Darling Harbour/King St. Wharf.

How can all this happen in one night?
Thanks to our amazing sponsors! Here they are:

See the OFFICIAL INVITE. Please note that Network Canada reserves the right to change any of the above details at any time.

Spread the word. Bring your camera. See you on June 26th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $15 dinner/drink/ticket deal? Yes, there are 7 dinner special options with 2.5 of them being vegetarian (the 0.5 involves salmon)
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party plus from 4:30-10pm there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from poutine to pancakes to honey/dill chicken fingers to quesadillas.
3. Will you be showing the Wallabies game (vs Ireland)? Yes BUT the game will be shown ONLY in the upstairs “Maple Leaf Lounge”… so the rest of us can keep partying Canadian style all night!!
4. How does the free ice hockey ticket work? With the $15 dinner special, you also get a ticket that’s valid for an Ice Dogs home game. Check out their schedule at www.icedogs.com.au. FYI, there are only 300 hockey tickets available for the dinner special so it's first come first serve.
5. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night. We managed to import 100 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s hundreds of people!!!
6. What’s Whistler Beer? It's delicious. Brewed in Whistler, Canada but owned by an Australian, a perfect fit for Network Canada.
7. Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Network Canada Rocks ".

CANADA PARTY & MEET AN AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS ICON...SPONSORED BY A CANDIAN ICON

~AND OLYMPIC AFTER PARTY~

When

Friday, 5 March, 6pm til late

Where

Kent St Living Room (347 Kent St, corner of King St, Sydney CBD)

What

No cover charge, lucky door prize draws sponsored by Canadian Club Whisky

7 til 7:30pm: fireside chat and Q&A with Australian business legend Jack Cowin

Absolutely everyone welcome

Jack Cowin is one of Australia’s most prominent business people...and he’s Canadian! As the founder of Hungry Jacks and the man who brought KFC to Australia over 40 years ago, he’s known as Australia’s father of fast food. Jack’s portfolio has diversified beyond food over the years and includes or has included Bridgeclimb, Stanbroke Pastoral, Torbreck Wines, Network Ten, food manufacturing businesses and others. He’s also a Director of the TEN television network and of the Sydney Olmypic Park Authority as well as a long-time member of the BRW Rich 200. Jack was born in Windsor, Ontario and is a University of Western Ontario grad.

As the second of Network Canada's "Speaker Sessions", we'll be having a brief "fireside" chat with Jack including Q&A from 7:00pm til 7:30pm. Before & after that, it's all about everyone meeting everyone and having fun! Jack doesn’t do a lot of speaking events but he’s a strong supporter of Network Canada and has been attending one or two of our events every year since it started. He’s a very switched on, warm and charming man but that won’t stop me from asking him some tough questions! For those of you who attended our first speaker session with head of CanWest Leonard Asper, you know what I mean.

If that’s not enough, the event is being sponsored by the Canadian icon, Canadian Club Whisky and together with the newly opened venue, The Kent Street Living Room, are providing some drink specials, great giveaways and nibblies. For those of you diehard Canadian beer drinkers, there’s a decent chance that the Moose will be Loose on the night! While we’ve had some amazing Canada parties over the years that continue to get bigger, these smaller parties (usually 200-300 people mainly within the 24-45 age range) are actually my favourite. By the way, there’s no dress code: a lot of people come from work and a bit more formal, others are in jeans and some even wear hockey jerseys!

Here’s how it works: as usual no cover charge, the event is open to everyone (so don't just invite your Canadian friends). Show up (before 7pm if you want to see the chat with Jack Cowin), get your free raffle ticket, hope your number gets drawn and collect your prize. Prize draws at ~8pm and ~9pm.

UPDATES: there may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

Spread the word!!! Jonathan & the Network Canada team

OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY
Over 200 people came to watch Canada vs USA on Monday and many asked for us to find a more permanent home for Olympic hockey games...

James Squire Brewhouse on King Street Wharf is our home for the rest of the Olympics. The VERY friendly people there have agreed to show ALL the big hockey games in their entirety until the bitter end. They’ll even open at 7am for the early games. They’ve got great food and even greater drinks! They're also giving us a semi-secluded area, full volume and giant screen TV's - it's almost like being there (people will even spill beer on you if you ask nicely). We’ll be inside, down a few stairs at the back and right in front of the big screen TV. As always, everyone is welcome. Details on Facebook.

UPCOMING GAMES THAT WILL BE SCREENED

Fri, 26 Feb, 10:30am - Women's gold medal match. Canada vs USA

SAT, 27 FEB, 1:30PM - CANADA in the men's semi finals. Expecting a large crowd for this one

Sun, 28 Feb, 2:00pm - Bronze medal match (better not be Canada!)

MON, 1 MARCH, 7:00AM - GOLD MEDAL MATCH. If it's Canada vs USA then you may want to think about taing the rest of the day off. If Canada wins we'll party all day, if Canada loses you'll need to go home and cry.

Special thanks to our gracious American friends who helped us find the venue (and who didn’t rub in their victory over us on Monday! RSVPs not necessary but always appreciated. See you at the hockey! Jonathan & the team at Network Canada

HALLOWEEN INTERNATIONAL

THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY!

Due to the huge success of our international Hallowen event last year, we're doing it again. This year Network Canada has secured The Argyle and once again teamed up with a number of international groups to create the biggest Halloween party Australia has ever seen.

And we've got something for everyone with trick or treating, an international festival, dinner specials tons of funs & games and over $10,000 in prizes and giveaways. Not bad considering there's no cover charge.

What: 4:00 – 6:00pm FAMILY TIME
- Bring the kids for some real trick or treating, fun, games and candy*
- $10 dinner specials for kids under 12
- $20 dinner specials for adults inc. free 300ml German beer, wine or soft drink
- Adults only after 6pm please!
* children should be supervised at all times including while trick or treating throughout venue

6:30 – 9:30pm INTERNATIONAL CRAWL + HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES
- The Argyle is so big we’ll have to give you a map to find all 6 countries!
- Go around the world & complete the fun challenges to get your passport stamped
- Prizes for everyone who gets their passport stamped everywhere
- Drinks from each nation can be purchased but they are 100% optional!
- Be prepared to meet lots of new people
- $10 Halloween cocktails
- $20 dinner specials includes free 300ml German beer, wine or soft drink
- Lucky door prize draws and prize giveaways

No RSVP’s necessary. Private bookings available for groups of 25 or more, just contact us. For all prize draws, you need to be there to win!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: the event is so big, we could actually use a few volunteers. So if you're a fun, energetic person who wants to meet new people and doesn't mind helping out for an hour or two in exchange for a few drinks please let us know. We’re looking for great people from all nationalities!

SPREAD THE WORD: more than ever, we need your support to make this awesome night happen. Please spread the word far and wide so we can truly make Australian history.

SUPPORT AN INTERNATIONAL CAUSE: seeing as this is such an International event, we thought we’d also support an international charity! As such, there will be an entirely voluntary gold coin donation for our friends at Animals Asia. You can even have your picture taken with their mascot Moonie, the Moon Bear who will be there to partake in the Halloween fun & games.

UPDATES: there may be some updates from time to time so check back here or on Facebook.

This event is to raise awareness and a bit of money for an amazing person…Audrey. Last week, a Network Canada regular called me to tell me about Audrey. In March, Audrey Myrden was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive terminal brain tumour. Audrey is 42 and has lived in Manly NSW since 1998. She runs her own environmentally friendly cleaning business and has 3 small children (all under 7). Audrey and her husband Barry are originally from Canada, so they have no immediate family here in Australia for moral or financial support. What makes her situation worse is that she’s already fought and won a battle with Breast Cancer at the age of 27. This 2nd cancer is totally unrelated to the 1st but because of her previous illness, she’s been unable to obtain any form of life or income protection insurance. Moreover, because of the short timeline, Audrey’s Wish has not yet been able to attain tax deductible charitable status adding further difficulty to Audrey’s plight to help her family.

Simply put, Audrey doesn’t have a lot of options and we need to help. That’s why we’re having a night at the Canadian Film Festival for a special screening of the movie "ONE WEEK":

Tickets to the Festival are normally $12. For the additional $8 (all of which is going to provide immediate financial support to Audrey’s family for the very difficult months ahead) you get a free drink and some nibblies at a private Network Canada reception and a chance to win one of three prizes in our lucky draw…and most importantly, you get to support Audrey! The first 100 people to book also get a free set of Canadian Club earphones valued at approx $10.

Booking Tickets ($20 each)

Purchase online from Audrey’s Wish website. As you are entering your payment details, you will notice a link that says "Send a message to seller" (which is in PayPal). In the message write your name and how many tickets you purchased “e.g. John Smith 4 tix”. Just show up on the night and collect your tickets. All tickets will be in the name of the payee.

What's the deal?$10 Caesars, Pancakes, Poutine, $7.50 cocktails, Canadian music, prizes, giveaways & even Canadian beers (including the famous Moosehead...that's right, the Moose is Loose!). Show your Canadian and/or French Canadian colours (hockey jerseys welcome) with prizes for best dressed. Sounds awesome eh? But wait, there’s more…

Thanks to our awesome sponsors we’ve got a night full of charity raffles, free door prizes, giveaways, trivia comps and, for the first time, a live musical performance.

4:30pm - 8:30pm: $15 Dinner Special! $15 gets you a full “Canadian” meal (7 options including some vege choices), your choice of a Blue Tongue beer, Bondi Blonde beer or glass of wine AND a ticket to an Ice Dogs Hockey game. RSVP's aren't necessary but are very appreciated to info@networkcanada.com.au or Facebook. And there's plenty of other Canadian snacks, drinks & entertainment for those who don't want dinner. FYI, Bondi Blonde isn't only a good beer, it's actually a Canadian invention!

4:30pm-6:30pm: Kids are also welcome ($10 dinner specials for children under 12) – things may get a bit racy after that…

5:00pm - 6:30pm: Trivia: there will be three rounds of team trivia from 5pm-6:30pm with prizes after each round, prizes for the overall winning team and a few individual challenges.

7:00pm: For the first time ever, we’ve got a live Canadian singer/songwriter performing! That's right, Canadian roots-rocker Lonnie Rathie is going to give us a taste of her distinct sound. Lonnie will be performing around 7:00pm.

8:00pm: Australia vs. France rugby game will be shown ONLY in the upstairs “Maple Leaf Lounge”… so the rest of us can keep partying Canadian style all night!!

8:30pm & 10:30pm: Charity Raffles & Free Door Prize Draws: as usual, proceeds from the charity raffle are going to support local community projects of United Way. There will be two main prize raffle and free door prize draws around 8:30pm and 10:30pm, and you’ve got to be there to win. Raffle tickets will be available on the night at the door.

See the official invite. Please note that Network Canada reserves the right to change any of the above details at any time.

Spread the word. See you on June 27th!

FAQ's
1. Are there vegetarian dinner options in the $15 dinner/drink/ticket deal? Yes, there are 7 dinner special options with 2.5 of them being vegetarian (the 0.5 involves salmon)
2. What if we don’t want the dinner special? Then just come and party or from 4:30-10pm there’s heaps of other Canadian snacks from poutine to pancakes to honey/dill chicken fingers to quesadillas.
3. Will you be showing the Australia vs. France rugby game? Yes BUT the game will be shown ONLY in the upstairs “Maple Leaf Lounge”… so the rest of us can keep partying Canadian style all night!!
4. How does the free ice hockey ticket work? With the $15 dinner special, you also get a ticket that’s valid for any Ice Dogs home game this season (there’ll be about 5 games left). Check out their schedule at http://www.icedogs.com.au. FYI, there are only 300 hockey tickets available for the dinner special so it's first come first serve!!!
5. Are there really Caesar’s? Yes but don’t expect them to last all night. We managed to import 80 litres of Clamato Juice! Sounds like a lot but not when there’s 600+ people!!!
6. What’s the connection between Bondi Blonde and Canada Parties? Bondi Blonde was invented by a fellow Canadian and Network Canada regular. Thanks Dean!
7. Trivia starts at 5pm. There will be a bonus trivia question on the night and only those who read this will know that the answer is "Network Canada".

CANADA PARTY - 27 March, 2009 at Roofbar sponsored by 1300 FLOWERSWith Halloween, New Year's Eve and Leonard Asper's special visit, we actually haven't had a proper down-to-earth-old-school-Canada Party in a very long time. So it's time to get back those events where everyone meets everyone, way they used to be! And with the world currently in such a confused state, now is the time to get on the front foot and do 2 things: meet new people and have some fun!!!!!

And what better way to do both than with a Canada Party. Particularly since this party has one of the happiest sponsors ever... 1300 FLOWERS. You've probably seen their clever ads on TV with Pat Rafter. Anyway, I've used them quite a few times particularly since they're not just about flowers...they've also got chocolates, gift baskets, stuffed animals, etc. The best thing about them, it’s impossible to forget their phone number!!

So here's how it works... as usual, there’s no cover charge, the parties are open to everyone (so don’t just bring your Canadian friends) and we’ve got a free raffle on the night. Show up, get your free raffle ticket, hope your number gets drawn and collect your prize! There are 10 prizes worth a total of $1,000, 5 will be drawn at approx 8:00pm and 5 more at approx 9:00pm.

There will also be Kokanee Beer on special behind the bar for $5.50 and free nibblies.

Date: FRIDAY, 27 March 2009
Time: 6pm til whenever (about 30 of us went until 4am after the Leonard Asper event)
Venue: ROOFBAR, Sydney (Level 4, Skygarden, Pitt St Mall or 77 Castlereagh St. A hidden oasis!)
Note: look for the Canadian flag

MEET A CANADIAN BUSINESS ICON…SPONSORED BY A SYDNEY ICON, 19 DECEMBER 2008 Leonard Asper is one of Canada’s most prominent business people. As CEO of CanWest Global Communications (one of Canada’s largest media businesses encompassing Global Television and the National Post & majority shareholder of TEN Network here in Australia), Leonard has a unique and global perspective on the business of media. Much more importantly, he’s a great guy and has very kindly offered to join us for some after-work professional networking & fun!

If that’s not enough, the event being sponsored by Chophouse Restaurant & Bar (the same operators as the famous Kingsley’s) Sydney’s newest restaurant in the iconic Bligh St Chambers. For those true carnivores out there, Chophouse is one of only two restaurants in Australia with a specially imported grill from the USA (it heats to over 1500 degrees and seals the flavour in to perfection). I’ve personally been there 3 times since it opened a few weeks ago and it’s the best steakhouse in Sydney! There won’t be steak on the night but there will be some nibblies.

Here’s how it works: as usual no cover charge, the event is open to everyone (except the Press) but this time you need to RSVP. If you’re not on the guest list, you’re unlikely to get in due to capacity issues and there’s a limit of 250. And thanks to Chophouse & Canadian Club, we’ve got a free raffle on the night. Show up, get your free raffle ticket, hope your number gets drawn and collect either your prize. There are 10 prizes worth over $1,000, 5 will be drawn at ~8pm and 5 more at ~9pm.

On top of this, the first 100 C.C. & Ginger or C.C. & Cokes are very kindly being donated by Lloyd Morgan …first come, first serve! Details below

When: 6pm – 10+pm, 19 December, 2008 (some of us will be kicking on afterwards somewhere)
Where: Chophouse, 25 Bligh St, Sydney CBD (look for the Canadian flag!)
RSVP: by reply email no later than 10 December

Please spread the word!

Jonathan & the Network Canada Team

P.S. If you know someone who would like to be added to this list, tell them to email me. If you’re sick of hearing from us, just send me an email saying “Get lost you crazy Canuck” and you’ll be removed from the list.